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ESBB’s mission is to advance the field of biobanking in support of research relating to healthcare, agriculture and the environment
ESBB Mission
• ESBB focuses mainly on: Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Geographical Focus
ESBB’s Diverse Membership & Interests
differentbiobank types
differentinterests
Human Biobanks
Plant & AnimalBiobanks
MicrobialBiobanks
Database designDatabase designBiospecimen researchBiospecimen research
Sample processingSample processing& transport& transportAutomationAutomation
Medical EthicsNagoya protocol
CDC regulations
PopulationBiobanks
ESBB Focuses on Common Interests
ESBB Promotes Discussion Between the 5 Main Actors in Biobanking
1. Sample Providers 1. Sample Providers 2. Biobankers2. Biobankers 3. Sample Users3. Sample Users
4. Vendors4. Vendors5. Specialists5. Specialists
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• Established as an Association under French Association Law - loi 1901
• Registered in the Journal Officiel on the 29th Nov. 2014
• Official address (siège social):
ESBB is an Independent Legal Entity
ESBB20 boulevard du Roi René13100 Aix-en-ProvenceFrance
• May 2010 - Discussion session on having a European chapter of ISBER at the ISBER meeting in Rotterdam
• June 2010 - Started discussion group on LinkedIn. Over 500 participants joined in first 2 months
• August 2010 - Meeting of 35 interested people in Milan. Decision taken to form ESBB
• November 2011 - first annual conference in Marseille
ESBB Beginnings
2014, Leipzig, Germany
2013, Verona, Italy
2011, Marseille, France
2012, Granada, Spain
2015, London, UK
2016, Vienna, Austria
2017, Stockholm, Sweden
ESBB Conferences - 2011-7
jointly with BBMRI-ERIC
jointly with BBMRI-ERIC
& ISBER
ESBB Working Groups, 2016
• Enviro-Bio WG
• ESBBtranslate WG
• Africa WG
• Social Media WG
• Science & Innovation WG
• Education & Training
Research Biobank of the Year Competition(RBYC)
2013 winner: HUNT BiobankSponsor: MVE Chart
2014 winner: Biobank GrazSponsor: Taylor Wharton
RBYC is an initiative of the ESBBtranslate working group and is described in the publication:Schröder, C., Corfield, J., di Donato, J.-H. et al.
Biopreservation & Biobanking 12, 154-160 (2014)
Membership Benefits
Belong to an expertise network
Discount on conference registration
Access members-only website
Join ESBB committees
Join ESBB working groups
Run for office in ESBB elections
Vote in ESBB elections
Listing on ESBB website
Use special ESBB logo
Advert on ESBB website
Use special ESBB logo
Discount on exhibitor booths
Host corporate workshops
Benefits for all Benefits for organisations
Company benefits
Biobankbenefits
Membership Fees and Discounts
€140 discount on each registration fee
Company membership from €290*
Biobank / Non-Profit membership for €285 (2 people)
Individual membership for €135 or less
Annual membership fees
Discounts
€500 discount on exhibition booths
€500 discount on sponsorship packages*€290 small company, €560 medium, €1020 large
www.esbb.org