genomic research
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BioBank Bonn receives the BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label
BioBank Bonn has been awarded the BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label, recognising its high standards in quality management and biobanking. The BioBank Bonn is a central biobanking facility of the Medical Faculty of the University of Bonn and the University Hospital Bonn. Since joining the German Biobank Alliance (GBA) in 2020, the BioBank Bonn has systematically expanded and strengthened…
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Europe Biobank Week Congress 2026 opens in Prague
The city of Prague is set to welcome over 700 delegates from 49 countries, including 42 exhibitors and sponsors for Europe Biobank Week (EBW) between 19-22 May 2026. This scale of global support embeds the congress at the most influential biobanking event of the year. EBW is unique in size and scale for bringing together researchers,…
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Eight biobanks selected for funding in EvolveBBMRI to be integrated into BBMRI-ERIC’s Federated Platform
BBMRI-ERIC is pleased to announce the selection of eight biobanks for dedicated funding under the EvolveBBMRI project. This is a significant step forward in strengthening Europe’s biobanking landscape and enhancing the discoverability and access to high-quality biosamples and associated data through the BBMRI-ERIC Federated Platform. Following a competitive call for interest, the biobanks were nominated…
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Call for applications: Workshop series on biobanking
BBMRI-ERIC, in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), provides an in-depth introduction to the core dimensions of contemporary biobanking. The series offers a comprehensive overview of sustainable and inclusive biobanking practices, federated IT infrastructures and AI-enabled tools, quality management systems, trustworthy…
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New podcast episode – ELSI Dialogues: The role of biobanks in realising the One Health approach
New podcast episode ELSI Dialogues: The role of biobanks in realising the One Health approach “One Health is fundamentally about cooperation.” On 24 March 2026, three expert speakers joined us for a new ELSI Dialogues webinar to discuss the role biobanks can play in realising the One Health strategy. With moderator Mónica Cano Abadia, Josephine Uldry, Jakob…
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The Central Biobank Unit, Region Skåne achieves the BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label
The Central Biobank Unit, Region Skåne has achieved the BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label. In recent years, the Central Biobank Unit, Biobank Department 47 (BD47), has worked consistently to meet the requirements of the ISO 20387:2018 standard. Over several years, the biobank has focused on developing and refining its procedures, while accelerating its work with internal audits…
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The IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele Biological Resources Center (CRB) achieves the BBMRI‑ERIC Quality Label
The Biological Resources Center (Centro Risorse Biologiche, CRB) of IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele (Milan, Italy) has achieved the BBMRI‑ERIC Quality Label, recognising the biobank’s strong commitment to quality, harmonisation and excellence in support of biomedical research. Established in 2019, the CRB is the institutional biobank of IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele and supports translational research through…
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The BioCor Biobank achieves the BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label
The BioCor Biobank has achieved the BBMRI‑ERIC Quality Label. BioCor Biobank is a service unit supporting scientific research and is officially recognised by the IRCCS Policlinico San Donato. BioCor was established in 2019 and, after the approval by the Ethics Committee, it was officially established for the collection and conservation of human biological material to support research…
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The Interdisciplinary Bank of Biomaterials and Data Würzburg (ibdw) achieves the BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label
The Interdisciplinary Bank of Biomaterials and Data Würzburg (ibdw) has officially been awarded the prestigious BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label, confirming that it operates at the highest level of quality and reliability. By aligning its processes with international standards such as ISO 20387, the ibdw ensures that researchers accessing its collection can rely on standardised, high-quality samples essential for…
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A comprehensive European Colorectal Cancer Cohort dataset
A comprehensive European Colorectal Cancer Cohort dataset “This dataset is more than a resource – it is a blueprint for the future of interoperable, FAIR, health data ecosystems” Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer related deaths worldwide, and its global burden is expected to continue rising, reaching an estimated 3.2 million cases…
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The Augsburg Central BioBank (ACBB) achieves the BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label
The Augsburg Central BioBank (ACBB) is a central facility of the University Hospital Augsburg and the Medical Faculty of the University of Augsburg, combining both liquid and tissue biobanking under one roof. In 2019, when the hospital was designated a University Hospital, the biobank began collecting tissue samples for the first time. In 2020, the…
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The Leipzig Medical Biobank (LMB) achieves the BBMRI Quality Label
The Leipzig Medical Biobank (LMB) of the University of Leipzig has achieved the BBMRI Quality Label. LMB is a state-of-the-art biobank for the quality-assured collection, processing, storage and provision of biospecimens. Founded in 2010, it initially focused on collecting, processing, storing and making available primarily liquid samples from epidemiological studies conducted by the Leipzig Research Center for Civilization…