30.11.2026 — INSELSPITAL, BERN

Swiss
Biobanking
Day

Swiss Biobanking Day

The Liquid Biobank Bern and Swiss Biobanking are pleased to present a full day Conference to mark the 10th anniversary of both institutions.

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What to expect

A full-day programme

From morning sessions to closing remarks, a rich and varied day of biobanking — ending with a convivial apéro.

Keynote speakers

Insights from leading voices in research, clinical practice and biobanking.

Swiss and international contributions

A diverse programme reflecting the breadth of the biobanking community.

Guided tour of the Liquid Biobank Bern

A rare opportunity to discover one of Switzerland’s most advanced liquid biobanks.

Shared visions for the future

A space to reflect on 10 years of progress and what comes next.

Networking opportunities

Connect with peers, collaborators and the wider Swiss and European biobanking community.

Meet our speakers

All speakers

Prof. Martin Fiedler

Medical Director of Insel Gruppe

Karin Frei

Journalist & Certified Mediator

Prof. André Uitterlinden

Em. Professor at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Coordinator of the Genome of Europe project

Prof. Carlo Largiadèr

President of SBP and Head of Liquid Biobank Bern

Dr. Christine Joye

Executive Director of Swiss Biobanking

Dr. Sara Nussbeck

Head of Central Biobank UMG

Prof. Antoine Geissbühler

Dean of the faculty of medicine, University of Geneva; Director of teaching and research, Geneva University Hospitals; Head of the division of eHealth and telemedicine, Geneva University Hospitals

Dr. Katrin Männik

Chief Operating Officer at the Health2030 Genome Center

Dr. Michaël Weisskopf

Head Research Biobanking Service Center at Universitätsspital Zürich

Dr. Liis Leitsalu

EBMG registered genetic counsellor, The myGenome initiative

Prof. Jivko Stoyanov

Group Leader at Swiss Paraplegic Research. Head of the SwiSCI Biobank

Prof. Marialuisa Lavitrano

Full professor at the University Milano – Bicocca; Director BBMRI.it, Italian Node of BBMRI-ERIC; Director, vice-president EOSC
On-Site Visit

Discover the Liquid Biobank Bern

As part of the Swiss Biobanking Day programme, attendees will have the opportunity to visit this state-of-the-art infrastructure for the automated and standardised processing and storage of liquid samples, and to meet the team behind this remarkable facility.

Following your registration, you will receive an email with instructions to sign up for the biobank visit. Places are limited.

Poster submissions

We welcome poster submissions from researchers, clinicians and biobanking professionals. Abstracts should be submitted in English and address one of the following scientific areas:

  • Global Biobanking for Health, Biodiversity & Innovation
  • Ethics, Governance & Digital Transformation in Biobanking
  • Quality Standards Across the Sample Lifecycle
  • Disease Domains
  • Advancing Biobanking: Skills, Partnerships and Sustainable Solutions for the Future

Accepted poster presenters will receive all practical information by email.

Deadline for submissions: August 28

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