Europe biobank week 2026

Europe Biobank Week 2026

19 – 22 May 2026 | Prague, Czech Republic

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 | 17:30 - 19:00

5A: Building excellence: Developing skills for future biobanking

Location:Forum Hall Track:Parallel session II
  • Biobanking without borders: Connecting biodiversity, medicine and innovation

Ensuring high-quality biobanks demands expertly trained personnel. This session highlights tailored education and training opportunities for the biobank community, covering all roles – from project managers to technical staff handling samples and data. Gain insights into upskilling pathways that enhance competence and drive excellence across biobank operations.

Speakers included in this session:

  • Molina-Roldán E.From gaps to growth: Ensuring the future of biobank training in europe

  • Andrea WutteFrom community training to a European learning platform: The evolution of the BBMRI-ERIC Academy

  • Yulyana KalesnikFrom sample storage to the motor of AI: The SUSA Living Lab model for future skills

  • Edith RubinBridging the gap: Transforming a hospital biobank into a multidisciplinary hub for the clinical research spectrum

  • Sara NussbeckImprovement of biobank biospecimen packing and shipping by specific training efforts

This session will be chaired by Dr. Daniel Brucker and Prof. Marialuisa Lavitrano.