Discussion “Why We Need a Biobank and How to Manage and Organize Samples and Data: Laboratory Perspective and Experience”. 

Nowadays, no one needs to be convinced of the crucial role biobanks play in the advancement of precision medicine and research. A clinical university hospital laboratory is undoubtedly an excellent place to ensure the collection of various, including rare and highly sought-after, samples. However, the devil is in the details - making a biobank meaningful, sustainable, and ensuring its samples remain in demand comes with a range of challenges that must be addressed.

During the event, Martin Zoche, Director at the Molecular Tumour Profiling Department of Pathology and Molecular Pathology at University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland, and a Lecturer at the University of Zurich, will share his experience and insights on the challenges of biobanking. He will explore three key issues related to this topic: 1) Why we need a Biobank? 2) Smart Sample Management and 3) Effective Management of Sample Related Data

Target audience: Laboratory specialists and researchers, biobank and precision medicine enthusiasts.

Place and time: Wednesday, 9th April  10:00-12:00. 

On-site: Bērnu klīniskās universitātes slimnīcas Ēbela auditorija;

Online – ZOOM (The link will be sent to the email address provided during registration).

Free of charge. The event is being implemented as part of the project "Advancement of paediatric cancer care in Children’s Clinical University Hospital" under the Latvian-Swiss Cooperation Programme for the period 2019-2029. The project’s aim is to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for children suffering from cancer and rare diseases, or those who have overcome them, ensuring continuity of care and a patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach .