The Working Group QMS (WG QMS) is a vibrant community of participants from our BBMRI member and observer countries, that is built on collaboration, exchange and shared learning. By bringing together diverse expertise and experience, we are driving forward the development and continuous improvement of the Quality Management Systems in the biobanks. Wherever possible, the output of the WG QMS will be made available in publicly accessible templates, guidelines and/or publications.
Meeting dates 2026: 17.03.2026, 20.10.2026
Working Group Data Quality (WG DQ) serves as a cross-functional platform integrating quality and IT perspectives to support biobanks in their data quality efforts. The focus of the WG lies on data management standardisation, and sharing community best practices and lessons learned – for example on processes, protocols and technical solutions.
Complementing the WG QMS, WG Data Quality offers peer support and promotes collaboration in strengthening the quality of biobank data and data management.
Meeting dates 2026: 24.02.2026, 16.06.2026, 17.11.2026
If you have any questions about our Working Groups, please contact QM@bbmri-eric.eu.