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Today, biospecimen collections are used by multiple research groups for varying research aims, from basic research through clinical trials. A well-managed biobank is a critical prerequisite for high-quality biological research. The proper collection, processing, storage and tracking of biospecimens are critical components allowing researchers to better link molecular and clinical information. Thus, by necessity, biobanking is both a science and a business. Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s Sixth Annual Leaders in Biobanking Congress: Maximizing Your Investment in Biospecimens addresses both the business and science of biobanking, bringing together biomedical and biopharmaceutical researchers, regulators, biorepository managers and practitioners to investigate the best strategies for effective use of biospecimens within today’s cuttingedge research. 

 

Keynote Speakers:  Carolyn Compton, M.D., Ph.D.  National Biomarkers Development Alliance, Complex Adaptive Systems Institute, Mayo Medical School and Arizona State University   James M. Olson, M.D., Ph.D.  Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Presage Biosciences and Blaze Bioscience   Nathan D. Price, Ph.D.  Institute for Systems Biology   John T. Slattery, Ph.D.   University of Washington School of Medicine

Sunday, September 14  Short Course: Biobanking Is More than Sample Storage and Management  Complimentary Onsite Laboratory Tour and Reception: University of Washington's Center for Cancer Innovation  Tuesday, September 16  Short Course: What It Takes to Be a Biobanking Operations Manager: From Patient Interaction to Freezer Inspection  Thursday, September 18  Seminar: Informed Consent Content & Process Requirements for Biobanking Studies