This three day event brings together biomedical and biopharmaceutical researchers, regulators, biorepository managers, and practitioners to look at current practices regarding the banking of biospecimens used for basic research through clinical trials
With discussions ranging from best methods for collection, processing, storage, and tracking of biospecimens to ethical and legal considerations, this event promises to be packed with discussion and debate and is an ideal opportunity to discover what is new in the field.
This event has CPD accreditation
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A late registration fee applies after November 20th 2015
This event has an open oral and poster session.
Abstracts can be submitted on any subject related to Biobanking
The Deadline for abstract submissions for oral presentation is October 10th 2015
Abstracts for poster presentation only can be submitted up to two weeks before the event.
You can download the instructions for authors at www.euroscicon.com/ABSTRACTSUBMISSIONS.pdf
Who Should Attend
Research Biobank Staff and Managers from the following departments: Research & Development, Biobanking,
Biorepository, Biological Sample Management, Biosample Management, Pharmacogenomics, Pathology, Genomics,Translational Medicine, Personalised Medicine, Lab Management, Inventory Management, Molecular Technologies, Biologics Research, Data Privacy/Protection/Security Officers and Quality Control and Quality Management.
Talks include
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Prolonged platelets preservation up to 18 days under bloodbank compatible conditions:
Dr Bahram Alamdary Badlou, PhD hematology/Transfusion Medicine-Platelets and Drs Medical Biology/Transplantation Sciences- Heart, BBAdvies and Research Healthy Ageing, Platelets and PRP Technologies, Zeist, The Netherlands.
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The Biobank of Craniosynostosis: a platform for implementing research, refine diagnosis and improve treatments of craniofacial malformations:
Assistant Professor Wanda Lattanzi, M.D., Ph.D, Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, School of Medicine - “A. Gemelli” Hospital, Latium Musculoskeletal Tissue Bank, Rome, IT
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Talk to be confirmed:
Dr Linda Briceno Moraia, Researcher in Law, HeLEX - Centre for Health, Law and Emerging Technologies, University of Oxford, UK
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Issues related to cryopreservation and storage for biobanks:
Dr Charles John Hunt, UK Stem Cell Bank, NIBSC, Herts, UK
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Clinical and research utilization of a comprehensive ,prospectively collected, HIV specimen repository:
Dr John Gill, S Alberta HIV clinic, Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre, Canada
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Managing Biobanking Via the Semantic Web and a Universal Exchange Language for Healthcare and Biomedicine:
Professor Barry Robson, St. Matthews University School of Medicine, Cayman Islands, British
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Cryopreservation of embryos -Legal and Ethical Aspects:
Professor Joseph Schenker, Hebrew University - Hadassah Medica; Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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Indigenous Perspectives on Biobanking: Ethical and Policy Implications:
Dr Barry Smith, Population Health Analyst, Planning and Funding Division and Chair Research and Ethics Committee, Lakes District Health Board, Rotorua, New Zealand.
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An introduction to the HTA role of R&Ds and case examples:
Dr Nana Theodorou, Research Coordinator, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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Biobanking as a mechanism for partial replacement of missing family medical history:
Sean Nurmsoo, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Successful Engagement of BioBanking Among Indigenous Peoples” or/and “Critical Concerns in Genetic Research for Indigenous Peoples:
Dr Maile Taualii, Assistant Professor, Head, Native Hawaiian & Indigenous Health, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Contact
Phone: (+44) 020 7183 82 31
Registration Fee
Registration includes entry to all the event, lunch and all refreshments, networking opportunities and access to exhibitions.
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REGISTRATION FEE |
LATE REGISTRATION FEE |
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Standard |
£445 + VAT |
£545 + VAT |
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Academic |
£295 + VAT |
£395 + VAT |
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Student |
£195 + VAT |
£295 + VAT |
If you do not want to attend the full three days you can also book single days at the following price
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REGISTRATION FEE |
LATE REGISTRATION FEE |
Standard |
£195 + VAT |
£275 + VAT |
Academic |
£125 + VAT |
£195 + VAT |
Student |
£95 + VAT |
£145 + VAT |
Discounted Group Bookings
If 3 or more people register together, then you will receive a discount of £20.00 off for each person in the group
These discounts are applied automatically on registration
Bursary applications
Euroscicon will consider all applications for bursaries to cover registration, food and refreshments on the day of an event. We cannot, at this time award money for travel or accommodation. To download an application form see www.euroscicon.com/Bursary.docx
Venue, Accommodation and Travel Details
This event will be held at Cineworld: The O2 Peninsula Square London SE10 0DX United Kingdom
Once inside the O2 building please make your way to Cineworld. A map of the O2 can be found by clicking here
To download the accommodation and travel details please click here
Payment Instructions
Payment must be received prior to the meeting
Credit card
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Paypal
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Abstract and Poster Presentations
All abstracts accepted for oral presentation are also automatically accepted for poster presentation
INSTRUCTIONS
- How to submit your abstract -www.euroscicon.com/ABSTRACTSUBMISSIONS.pdf
- Accepted poster instructions - www.lifescienceevents.com/poster-sessions
- Accepted oral presentation instructions - www.lifescienceevents.com/oral-presentations