Outreach, Education and Communications

About OEC Headquarters Team

Who we are

The Outreach, Education and Communications team (OEC) connects patients, researchers, policymakers and the public to the world of biobanking, making complex scientific information accessible and engaging to ensure that BBMRI-ERIC’s important work reaches diverse audiences across Europe and beyond.


What we do

We work with stakeholders to showcase the value of biobanks, bringing stories to life through our podcast, multimedia stories and news articles to make BBMRI-ERIC’s work approachable and visible.


Why it matters

Communicating the work of biobanks builds trust, informs researchers and policymakers and raises public awareness of how biobanks drive health advances. By showing the value and impact of these resources, we support communities in contributing to and benefitting from biomedical research.


OEC Headquarters Team

Dr. Eleanor Shember, PhD

Dr. Eleanor Shember, PhD

Head of OEC

eleanor.shember@bbmri-eric.eu

Mariangela Masiello, MA

Mariangela Masiello, MA

Media Relations Specialist

mariangela.masiello@bbmri-eric.eu

Dr. Michael Prattes, PhD

Dr. Michael Prattes, PhD

Media Relations Specialist

michael.prattes@bbmri-eric.eu

Bridget Sheehan, BSc

Bridget Sheehan, BSc

Media Relations Specialist

bridget.sheehan@bbmri-eric.eu

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