Introduction to Biobanking 26-27 S1

The INTRODUCTION TO BIOBANKING course aims to provide students with knowledge on:

• The fundamental concepts, principles, and terminology of biobanking in an interdisciplinary context.
• The importance of sample quality, pre-analytical variables, and standardized operating procedures in biobanking.
• The ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks governing the collection, storage, and use of human biological material in Europe.
• The role of biobanks in supporting biomedical research, healthcare innovation, and scientific collaboration.
• Practical applications of biobanking in large-scale population studies, personalized medicine, and translational research.
• The significance of biobanks as critical research infrastructure for addressing current and future societal health challenges.

The programme of the course is divided into units:

• Module I. Introduction to Biobanking
• Module II. Sample Collection, Processing, and Quality Management
• Module III. Ethics, Law, and Data Governance in Biobanking

For a detailed description of the course, please refer to the course study guide above (it will open in a new tab).

Timetable:

Asynchronous self-paced course.

• EUNICE bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral student and academic staff: enrolled as a student or working as academic staff in one of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check the partner universities here).
• Basic knowledge of biology or life sciences is recommended but not required.
• English B2.

Study Level: Bachelor, Master, PhD, Teachers/Researchers

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU students: a Learning Agreement must be completed in advance in coordination with your departmental advisor. Please contact your examination office and study programme coordinator in good time once you are accepted for the courses you would like to attend. For any other questions you can contact: eunice@b-tu.de
• UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoP students: questions about enrolment and recognition can be answered by your Director of Studies or ECTS Coordinator, or you can contact eunice@go.uop.gr

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition? Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.