BBMRI-ERIC Podcast

BBMRI-ERIC

A podcast that tells the latest success stories and innovations from across the European biobanking and biomolecular resources landscape.

  1. 37 - ELSI Dialogues: The role of biobanks in realising the One Health approach

    21. Apr.

    37 - ELSI Dialogues: The role of biobanks in realising the One Health approach

    “One Health is fundamentally about cooperation.” (Prof. Jabob Zinsstag) On 24 March 2026, three expert speakers joined us for a new ELSI Dialogues webinar to discuss the role biobanks can play in realising the One Health strategy. Josephine Uldry, Jakob Zinsstag and Adam Strobeyko discussed One Health from philosophical, societal, legal and practical perspectives, highlighting the complexity of the topic. This webinar opens with a short introduction by Josephine Uldry (Swiss Biobanking), outlining the means for the biobanking community to support a One Health approach in research. Prof. Jakob Zinsstag (Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute), a pioneer of the One Health concept, shares insights from his extensive field experience in implementing this approach in diverse contexts and communities, illustrating how One Health approaches can improve epidemiology and public health policy in practice. Dr Adam Strobeyko (Swiss Biobanking and Global Health Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute) discusses the legal dimensions of pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response the efforts to integrate One Health into international frameworks and practical implications for biobanks. About One HealthThe goal of One Health is to balance and optimise the health of humans, animals, plants and the environment. This view moves away from an anthropocentric approach centred around humans and recognises how tightly these realms and their health are interwoven. This is a crucial step towards a healthier future as it is especially important for tackling emerging zoonotic diseases (infectious diseases transmitted from non-human animals to humans), antimicrobial resistance, food safety risks, environmental pollution and global health security. Biobanks at the centre of One HealthBiobanking across human and non-human domains can play a key role in operationalising the One Health approach. They can support the collection, storage and sharing of human, animal, plant and environmental samples and data as indispensable resources for surveillance, research and policymaking.   BBMRI-ERIC and One Health Our recently published 10-Year Roadmap (2025-2035) and our current Work Programme (2025-2027) are guided by the One Health approach as clear direction for our strategic development and actions. Follow our news on the website and on our socials for more info and future updates on the topic.   🔗 Watch the video recording here.

    57 Min.
  2. 36 - Strengthening Biobanks through Patient & Public involvement – A BBMRI-ERIC Stakeholder Forum webinar

    23. Feb.

    36 - Strengthening Biobanks through Patient & Public involvement – A BBMRI-ERIC Stakeholder Forum webinar

    Engagement and involvement are not possible if you don't have trust. (Sara Rebbling) Constant dialogue with patients, caregivers and the public is a key guiding principle in biobanking and research. Yet, public and patient involvement, often referred to also as research participant involvement, has not yet become the usual practice in many biobanks. This episode lets you revisit the first webinar organised by the BBMRI-ERIC Stakeholder Forum recorded on 4 February 2026. Focus is on the importance and benefits of involving patients and public representatives as co-partners in biobanking and research - the core mission of the Stakeholder Forum. They speak with the voices of lived experience and knowledge and can take a crucial role in shaping the biobanking ecosystem. Four invited speakers - biobankers and patient representatives - discussed best practices on engagement and involvement and also addressed currently existing barriers and challenges. Sara Rebbling (Biobank Sweden) and Ronny Baber shared their experiences from the biobanking side whereas Eric Vermeulen (Chair of the BBMRI-ERIC Stakeholder Forum Patients’ and Citizens’ Pillar) and Albert Counet (President of Ligue Huntington Francophone Belge) addressed the topic from the patient persepective. Together, they explored practical solutions to strengthen participation and co-creation in biobanking. Enjoy the recording of the webinar also here on Youtube and stay tuned for future webinars by the BBMRI-ERIC Stakeholder Forum. You can always find upcoming events and webinar here on our homepage. Speakers: Eric Vermeulen, Chair of BBMRI-ERIC Stakeholder Forum Patients’ and Citizens’ Pillar and Patient Participation Advisor at PostCovid NLRonny Baber, Head of the Leipzig Medical BiobankSara Rebbling, Member of Biobank Sweden’s citizen engagement team and Department manager at Biobanken norr, Region VästerbottenAlbert Counet, President of Ligue Huntington Francophone Belge and member of the BBMRI-ERIC Stakeholder Forum Patients’ and Citizens’ PillarHost: Manuela Pausan, BBMRI-ERIC

    54 Min.

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A podcast that tells the latest success stories and innovations from across the European biobanking and biomolecular resources landscape.