Biobanking in Ireland: From Sample to Society
Presented by the Biobank Ireland Trust, Biobanc na Gaillimhe, Trinity St James Biobank, and Northern Ireland Biobank
Join us for the first ever full-day All Island Biobanking Symposium, a landmark event bringing together cutting-edge science and lived patient experience to explore the evolving role of biobanking in healthcare and research.
Biobanks are the backbone of modern medicine. From cancer to cardiovascular disease, ethically donated patient samples are driving discoveries, shaping new diagnostics, and powering precision therapies. This symposium will showcase the breadth of Irish biobanking expertise, highlight international collaborations, and spark a conversation on how we can build a stronger, more connected biobank network across Ireland.
The morning session spotlights networking biobanking practice on the island of Ireland and will explore opportunities, challenges and next steps in strengthening Ireland’s role in the international biobanking landscape.
The afternoon session brings the patient’s voice to the centre: exploring consent, trust, advocacy, and the human impact of biobanking. Patients, clinicians, and advocates will share how generosity in donation translates into real progress for cancer care and beyond.
Whether you are a researcher, clinician, policymaker, student, or patient advocate, this is your opportunity to connect, learn, and help shape the future of biobanking in Ireland.
When: Friday, October 17th, 2025
Where: Aisling Hotel, Dublin
Morning Session: 9.30am-1pm
Afternoon Session: 2pm-5pm
Eventbrite Link for registration – https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/all-island-biobanking-symposium-2025-tickets-1480558252589?aff=oddtdtcreator
