THE ROUTE at Global Biobank Week 2017 in Stockholm: From DNA sample to personalised feedback on genomics

The Route simulates the real workflow of a biobank. It is an interactive sequence of steps allowing GBW attendees to go through the seven different stages that are necessary for collection, storage and transfer of samples into data. Attendees can also see how donors receive personalised feedback.

Where: Exhibition Hall

When: Wednesday, 13th September, 15:45-18:30

• Step 1: Informed consent and patient/donor information
• Step 2: Biological sample (DNA) extraction
• Step 3: Manage your biorepository samples/data – LIMS
• Step 4: Automated storage and retrieval systems
• Step 5: Map the samples (genotyping and sequencing)
• Step 6: Discover the big picture of biobanking and environmental repositories – services/tools, networking and training
• Step 7: Personalised feedback to participants

Steps 2, 3, 4 and 5 will feature Global Biobank Week Platinum and Silver Partners.

Come join us for this fun activity! Simply visit us at the BBMRI-ERIC stall in the Exhibition Hall and we will provide you with an information leaflet including all the details.