BioBANC na Gaillimhe

"It takes a village to run a biobank"

Biobanking is increasingly recognised as a scientific discipline, rather than just a laboratory resource. Many clinicians and scientific researchers “dabble” in biobanking. However, with evolving ethical and data regulations, expensive laboratory technologies, and already heavy workloads, biobanking can be perceived as exclusive to those with protected research time.

BioBANC na Gaillimhe in a multidisciplinary initiative at the School of Medicine which aims to bring expertise in biobanking together, ultimately making it an inclusive, patient-centered, and efficient research endeavour.

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Contact: Dr Nicola Miller or Prof Sean Hynes

BioBANC Symposium

The 3rd BioBANC Symposium will be held at the University of Galway on September 6th 2024. More details to come. 

The 2nd annual BioBANC Symposium (September 1st 2023, University of Galway) featured guest speakers including:  

Speakers included:

• Dr Linda Mulligan, State pathologist, Ireland
• Prof Jens Habermann, Director General BBMRI
• Dr Emily Vereker, Head of Office, National Resaerch Ethics Committees
• Mrs Joan Jordan, EUPATI Fellow and Patient Advocate
• Dr Sharon O'Toole, National Biobanking Working Group
• Ms Sarah Dever, University of Galway Data Protection Officer