Biobanking

Description

The Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Biobanking of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva is an innovative training course, unique from around the world. The purpose of the CAS is to train individuals or institutions with an interest in biobanking and research (e.g., PhDs, physicians, clinical investigators, ethics committees, patient organizations) and International. This state-of-the-art advanced training programme is meticulously designed to give participants the indispensable knowledge and proficient skills critical for the successful establishment and management of a biobank. The central purpose is to elevate the standards of quality, management protocols, and interconnections within the domains of clinical laboratory medicine and pioneering research endeavors.

Audience

From beginners to specialized professionals in Switzerland and abroad, working with biological samples and wishing to acquire harmonized and proper knowledge and competencies in biobanking: medical doctors, biologists, biochemists, pharmacists, researchers, biobank managers, data managers, clinical investigators, ethics committees, patient organisations, etc.

Module 1 is addressed to any actor or institution (e.g. PhDs, physicians, clinical researchers, ethics committees, patient organisations) having interest to learn about the basics of biobanking (Beginner)

Module 2 is oriented to the audience that had followed Module 1 or any professional having a role in biological sample management (Intermediate).

Module 3 targets professionals that followed the previous modules, biobank managers, quality control officers, clinical unit managers (Advanced).

Objectives

Upon completion, the CAS participants will:

- Acquire the necessary knowledge and competencies for the set-up, the implementation, and the day-to-day management of a biobank;

- Speak a common language in the field of biobanks and gain an in-depth comprehension of the different types and functions of biobanks, with the aim of understanding and designing the different steps involved in setting up a biobank in a specific context.

- Develop the skills associated with these key-concepts to design the practical implementation, the day-to-day management, and the continuous improvement of biobanking management, by applying the concepts covered in practical case studies.

By following the individual modules, participants will acquire knowledge gradually.

More information : https://www.unige.ch/formcont/en/courses/cas-biobanking