Continuing education in Biobanking
Module 1 of the CAS in Biobanking provides foundational training in biobanking, establishing a common understanding among stakeholders such as PhDs, physicians, clinical researchers, ethics committees, and patient organizations (Beginner level).
Overview
Objectives
- Provide a comprehensive overview of biobanking
- Identify why biobanking is important and what the specific ethical, legal, and quality requirements are when handling samples.
Audience
Not only professionals such as doctors, clinical or fundamental researchers, but also members of ethics committees, patient associations, politicians, and society in general interested in the field
Learning outcomes
- Understand and communicate the importance of biobanks to the scientific community and society
- List the prime functions of a biobank
- Identify and define a biobank according to its type and specificities (function, type of sample processed)
- Position yourselves in the biobanking networks, understanding their added value
- Detail the essential elements of biobank governance
Programme
- Recognise the importance of biobanks in improving research quality
- Understand the different types of biobanks and be aware of the main biobanking networks
- Master the ethical and legal framework relevant to biobanking
- Integrate the governance requirements for the implementation of a biobank
Registration
Registration deadline
15 January 2027
Fees
CHF 1'000.-
Application File
- Copy of ID/passport
- CV
- Cover letter
- Copy of diplomas
Cancellation Policy
Any withdrawal before the start of the programme will incur a cancellation fee of CHF 400.00. Enrollment fee will be payable in full once the course has begun.
Curriculum
Period
1 February - 26 April 2027
Teaching hours
40 distance teaching hours
Microcertification
2 ECTS credits
EQF-level: 7
Partnerships / Collaboration
Partnership
This module is developed in collaboration with Swiss Biobanking, Pasteur Institute and the HSeT Foundation
Director(s)
Prof. Caroline SAMER and Prof. Jean VILLARD, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva
Coordinator(s)
Valeria DI COLA, University of Geneva
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