Biobanking Event for World Cancer Day

This year for World Cancer Day, Feb 4th, we are holding a free online information event on ‘why are biobanks important in cancer research’ from 4-5pm. All are welcome. Register at: tiny.cc/biobank2021 #TSJCI #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill #TSJCIResearch #biobanking2021

Biobanks within the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute work with other research and medical institutions. These collaborations are vital for developing new tests and treatments, thereby ensuring better outcomes for many of our patients.  Dr Martin Barr #biobanking2021 #TSJCI #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill #TSJCIResearch

 Donating to a biobank is completely voluntary and a decision not to participate will have no impact on your clinical care. Dr Rebecca Amet #biobanking2021 #TSJCI #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill #TSJCIResearch

Biobanks contain blood, tissue samples and healthcare data donated by patients that help researchers to understand diseases and to develop new treatments for cancer. Dr Sharon O’Toole #biobanking2021 #TSJCI #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill #TSJCIResearch

A patient must give consent before their samples and healthcare data can be stored in a biobank. Patient identifying information is not disclosed to researchers. Instead, every sample is given a unique code. Christine Butler #biobanking2021 #research #TSJCI #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill #TSJCIResearch

Biobanking Event Agenda