The increasing amount of sample and information sharing between
biobanks and research facilities has ignited major discussions on how to successfully grow and maintain
biobanks. With talks surrounding effective practices required for the management of specimen collections and repositories to ensure preservation of the integrity and future value of specimens, as well as practical implementation issues relating to privacy and confidentiality of research participants, this is a crucial time for the industry.
We are proud to present the 5th annual
Biobanking Conference, 22nd – 23rd June 2015, London. Through a series of interactive presentations, panel discussions and roundtables, this meeting will feature innovative discussions on relevant and critical issues on how to improve
biobanking practices.
With a comprehensive overview of current issues and ongoing considerations in
biobanking relevant to both new and seasoned biobank stakeholders, this is a must attend event.
Key topics will include:
- How to improve sample management and utilisation
- Biobank interoperability with EU initiatives focusing on the harmonisation of quality standards and data
- Introducing robust strategies to overcome challenges in terms of storage and governance of samples
- Understanding why quality management is essential for the consistent and optimal operation of a repository
Benefits of Attending
This two day networking event will invite in depth discussion of the key drivers impacting
Biobanking. Join us and discover what is going in this burgeoning market to:
- Engage with leading biobank researchers and discuss evidence based best practices in biobanking
- An update on latest technological developments in the field
- Network with industry leaders on the current state of biospecimen consent and future options
- Up to date focus on how specimen collection centres can strengthen their practices through the identification of areas in need of improvement
Plus an Interactive Half-Day Post-Conference Workshop | Wednesday 24th June 2015
The Biobanking of Stem Cells for Use in Regenerative MedicineWorkshop Leader: Dr Peter Hollands, Chief Scientific Officer, Stem Cell Laboratory, Wide Cells Ltd
8.30am – 12.30pm
Speakers
- Anne Bahr, R&D Privacy Officer, Compliance, Sanofi
- Annemette Arndal-Lauritzen, CEO, European Sperm Bank
- Balwir Matharoo-Ball, Deputy Director of Nottingham Health Science Biobank, Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust, Nottingham Health Science Biobank
- Dr Brian Thomson, Director, Nottingham Health Science Biobank, Director Research Department of Research and Innovation, Nottingham University Hospitals
- Dr John Cason, Senior Lecturer in Virology, Director, Kings College London Infectious Diseases BioBank
- Dr Karine Sargsyan, Chief Operating Officer, Biobank Graz, Medical University of Graz
- Dr Rivka Ravid, Director, Brain Bank Consultants
- Dr Sayeda Abu-Amero, Senior Teaching Fellow, Genetics and Genomic Medicine /UCL Genetics Institute, Institute of Child Health
- Dr Susan E. Wallace, Lecturer of Population & Public Health Sciences, University Of Leicester
- Nita Solanky, Manager, Genetics & Epigenetics in Health and Diseases, Institute of Child Health, UCL, Baby Bio Bank
- Peter Hollands, Chief Scientific Officer, Wide Cells Ltd
- Professor Fredrik Karpe, Professor of Metabolic Medicine, Hon Consultant Physician, Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Oxford Biobank
- Professor Glyn Stacey, Director, UK Stem Cell Bank, Division of Advanced Therapies, National Institute for Biological Standards and Control - MHRA
- Professor Olli Carpen, Professor of Biobank Research, Pathology, Auria Biobank, University of Turku, Finland
- Professor Sir Rory Collins, British Heart Foundation Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, and Head, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, UK Biobank
- Sarah Gilbert, Centre for AIDS Reagents, Division of Virology, National Institute For Biological Standards & Control
- Sean James, Tissue Bank Manager, University Hospital’s Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, Arden Tissue Bank
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Venue
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Who Should Attend
Heads of Department, Directors, Managers, Team Leaders of:
- Biobanking
- Biorepository
- Biological Sample Management
- Biosample Management
- Pharmacogenomics
- Pathology
- Genomics
- Personalised Medicine
- Translational Medicine
- Lab Management
- Inventory Management
- Molecular Technologies
- Biologics Research
- Data Privacy/Protection/Security Officers
- Quality Control and Quality ManagementResearch and Development
- Supply Chain
- Population based biobanks
- Disease based biobanks
- Hospital Trusts
- Research Institutes
- Tecnology Transfer
- Bioinnovation
Venue
Holiday Inn Regents ParkCarburton Street
London
W1W 5EE England
