A unique integrated biobanking academic course
16 October 2014
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Covering all technical, scientific and legal /ethical aspects of human and environmental biobanking |
Biospecimens have become a strategic tool for healthcare and medical research, research and conservation in biodiversity, animal, plant and microbial biology as well as in translational research and systems biology through all types of -omics applications. |
Optimal management of biospecimens and bioresources through biobanking for future research and conservation has now become a new discipline. |
ÌýWhy should you attend ? | Ìý1. Understand in depth and produce an oral synthesis of the common principles ofÌýpractical biobanking. |
Ìý | 2.ÌýPut different types of biobanks in context and draw conclusions regarding theÌýtheoretical basis of their operations. |
Ìý | 3.ÌýApply the scientific basis of biobanking/biospecimen research in Standard OperatingÌýProcedure (SOP) development and their implementation in the exploitation of samplesÌýfor research and conservation. |
Ìý | 4.ÌýQuestion the logistical, practical and technical steps of biobanking, and evaluate theirÌýcoherence and adequation. |
Ìý | 5.ÌýCompare different reports and processes on biobank risk management and mitigation. |
Ìý | 6.ÌýDevelop Best Practices/Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). |
Ìý | 7.ÌýValidate biobank protocols, training and technology transfers. |
Ìý | 8.ÌýAnalyze adequation to biobank Quality Management Systems (QMS) and the principlesÌýof certification, quality assurance and 3rd party ISO accreditation. |
Ìý | 9.ÌýMaster the regulatory, legal and ethical aspects of biobanking. |
Ìý | 10. Produce biobank cost analysis and recovery reports. |
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ÌýEntry requirements | ÌýBachelor's Degree or equivalent |
Ìý | ÌýGood knowledge of English. |
Ìý | ÌýHaving a vested interest in biobanking |
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ÌýThe Course | Ìý3 consecutive weeks of intensive seminars |
Ìý | ÌýAn overall 90 hours of teaching |
Ìý | ÌýSessions starting in June |
Ìý | ÌýEntirely taught in English |