Europe biobank week 2026

Europe Biobank Week 2026

19 – 22 May 2026 | Prague, Czech Republic

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 | 14:00 - 15:30

3C: Biobank advanced technologies: Challenges, opportunities and solutions

Location:Chamber HallTrack:Parallel session I
  • Fit-for-purpose biobanking: Enhancing sample quality from collection to analysis

This session will present the next generation of biobanking technologies, from automation and digital tracking to integrated data systems and innovative technologies, along with the complex realities of implementing them. Through expert insights and practical case studies, it will show how biobanks are navigating technical obstacles, regulatory demands and evolving standards, while unlocking new opportunities to enhance sample quality, accessibility and long-term value.

Speakers included in this session:

  • Wayne NgImplementing e‑consent to digitise biobank recruitment across a multi‑hospital consortium

  • Laura Valentina RennaEnhancing pre-analytical standardization and biobanking efficiency through automation: The BioCor Biobank experience

  • Nadine VolkDesigning a future proof automated storage facility: Implementation pathways, technical challenges and optimization strategies

  • Carlotta Gamberini, Ivana Marventano and Assunta IngannatoAutomation in rehabilitation biobanking: Enhancing longitudinal sample quality through integrated liquid handling and digital traceability

  • Corrie WortelTransforming biobank operations through integrated digital systems and efficient researcher – biobank interfaces

  • José Antonio López-GuerreroLyophilization: A sustainable alternative to conventional extracellular vesicles freezing

This session will be chaired by Dr. Loes Linsen and Dr. Radoslaw Zagożdżon.