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Stakeholder engagement

Biobanks need the commitment and involvement of diverse stakeholder groups.

Stakeholder engagement is a critical factor for the success of a biobank. Biobanks must mediate between the interests of scientists, doctors, sponsors, sample donors and the public and consider all viewpoints when making strategic decisions.


Biobanks are confronted with the challenge of having to integrate the viewpoints and interests of many different stakeholders if they are to remain successful in the long run. From sample donors who possibly should provide a “Broad Consent” to the use of their sample for research purposes, to doctors collecting samples in clinical routine procedures, as well as politicians, financial sponsors, hospital management or the general public. Suitable engagement strategies are needed for each target group – therein GBN gives assistance to the biobanks.

The aim of stakeholder engagement is to:

  • develop strategies and concepts aimed at involving doctors and scientists, the biobank community, patients and test persons as well as the industry,
  • support biobanks in the engagement with stakeholders,
  • increase the awareness about biobanking among the general public.

ISBER 2025 Annual Meeting

ISBER 2025 Annual Meeting & Exhibits
Northern Lights: Impact of the Global Biobanking Spectrum
12.-16. Mai 2025
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal, Quebec, Canada

ISBER is pleased to welcome the global community of biobankers to Montreal, Canada on May 12-16, 2025. This year, ISBER celebrated its 25th anniversary as the leading global forum for biobanking leadership. As we look to 2025 and beyond, we are ready to explore the profound impact biobanking has had across research, academia, industry, and society. Just as the Northern Lights illuminate the sky over Montreal, successful biobanking illuminates our understanding of the human and environmental condition through a spectrum of expertise and collaboration. Join with the international biobanking community as we reveal how successful global biobanking continues to shape the scientific and research landscape.

More information can be found here.

ISBER 2025 Annual Meeting

ISBER 2025 Annual Meeting & Exhibits
Northern Lights: Impact of the Global Biobanking Spectrum
12.-16. Mai 2025
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal, Quebec, Canada

ISBER is pleased to welcome the global community of biobankers to Montreal, Canada on May 12-16, 2025. This year, ISBER celebrated its 25th anniversary as the leading global forum for biobanking leadership. As we look to 2025 and beyond, we are ready to explore the profound impact biobanking has had across research, academia, industry, and society. Just as the Northern Lights illuminate the sky over Montreal, successful biobanking illuminates our understanding of the human and environmental condition through a spectrum of expertise and collaboration. Join with the international biobanking community as we reveal how successful global biobanking continues to shape the scientific and research landscape.

More information can be found here.

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