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The Biobank of the Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (IHBT) achieves accreditation according to ISO 20387
The Biobank of the Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (IHBT) in Prague has achieved accreditation in accordance with the ČSN EN ISO 20378 standard, an internationally recognised standard that ensures the competent, impartial and consistent operation of biobanks. Accreditation was granted for three types of biological material: plasma, DNA, and viable leukocytes. These samples…
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The HCB-IDIBAPS Biobank applies for the BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label
The HCB-IDIBAPS Biobank has obtained ISO 20387 accreditation, an international standard specifically designed for biobanks that certifies their technical competence, impartiality and the quality of biological sample management processes and associated data for research purposes. With this achievement, it becomes the fourth biobank in Spain to receive this accreditation and one of the few biobanks in…
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The Andalusian Public Health System (SSPA) Biobank achieves the BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label
After receiving the ISO 20387 accreditation for the deposition, quality control and distribution of human pluripotent stem cell lines as a Node of the Spanish ISCIII National Stem Cell Bank, the Andalusian Public Health System Biobank has now been awarded the BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label for this scope. These achievements reflect the Andalusian Biobank’s commitment to…
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New Podcast Episode – ELSI Dialogues: Participatory cancer research and regulation in Middle-Income Countries
“This discussion is crucial! Recognising that patients are indispensable to research does not necessarily mean that they participate in the governance of the research and the agenda. This would be an important shift from research on or about patient to research with patients.” September’s BBMRI-ERIC ELSI Dialogues session brought together experts from selected middle-income countries…
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BBMRI-ERIC and REPO4EU join forces to bring precision drug repurposing closer to patients
In a major step forward for personalised medicine, BBMRI-ERIC and REPO4EU, the European-global platform for mechanism based drug repurposing, have partnered to accelerate precision treatments. Formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), this strategic partnership unites precision drug repurposing research with Europe’s network of biobanks to better translate biomedical discoveries into tangible benefits for patients. Officially…
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Montenegro, Portugal and Ukraine join BBMRI-ERIC
Graz, Austria: Montenegro, Portugal and Ukraine have been officially confirmed as Members and Observers of the Biobanking and Biomolecular Resources Research Infrastructure – European Research Infrastructure Consortium (BBMRI-ERIC). Portugal were approved as Member with Montenegro and Ukraine as Observers by the BBMRI-ERIC Assembly of Members during the summer. BBMRI-ERIC’s Director General, Prof. Jens K. Habermann…
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BBMRI-ERIC enters production as part of the EOSC Federation
BBMRI-ERIC has entered production as part of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Federation, marking the transition from developing and prototyping the Node to delivering operational services and resources for researchers. This moment marks the culmination of a decade of European, national and organisational investment in the development of EOSC. As the biomedical and sensitive…
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How research infrastructures are bridges to connect Europe and deliver for the Cancer Mission
Prof. Jens K. Habermann, BBMRI-ERIC Director General, contributed a key intervention on the opening day of the European Commission event ‘5 Years EU Cancer Mission: Stronger Through Connection’. Marc Lemaitre, Director-General for Research and Innovation, opened the session by emphasising that strengthening infrastructures, data capacities, and collaboration networks is an important next step. The panel, ‘Understanding cancer and…
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Qatar Biobank receives the BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label
The Qatar Biobank, part of the Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI), has achieved the BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label, recognising its high standards in quality management and biobanking. The biobank is committed to providing high-quality biospecimens and associated data, supporting world-class biomedical and precision medicine research. Qatar Biobank’s commitment to quality led it to achieve ISO 20387…
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Biobanco La Fe achieves ISO 20387 accreditation
Biobanco La Fe, integrated into the Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe de Valencia, has obtained accreditation from the National Accreditation Entity (ENAC) in accordance with the UNE-EN ISO 20387 standard, the international standard that establishes the requirements of competence, impartiality and operation of biobanks. Biobanco La Fe has an extensive track record in the field of…
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New podcast episode: Professor Andrea Winkler on unlocking the big data potential of One Health
“In a changing world where we have so many challenges, we need to learn to listen to other disciplines and to move forward together…that is important to create impact.” Meet Professor Andrea Winkler, neuroscientist, specialist neurologist and a leading voice in One Health. Andrea recently participated as a panellist in BBMRI-ERIC’s discussion on “The Role of International Infrastructure…
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New podcast episode – In conversation with Professor Charles Rice at the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
“When you give it your best shot and you think you overcome this barrier and you haven’t. You just have to say, well, damn it, I’m going to do it anyway or die trying.” It’s not often you get to hear a conversation between a scientist at the start of their career and a scientist…
