Date: 8th of December 2014 Place of Event: Lennart Nilsson-salen, Nobels väg 15 A Solna

1. Lunch talk of the expert Common Sense and Common Pitfalls in Biobanking Date: 8th of December 2014 Place of Event: Lennart Nilsson-salen, Nobels väg 15 A Solna Time: 12.30-13.30 Allison Hubel, Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Director, Biopreservation Core Resource, University of Minnesota Having worked with biobanks globally, BioCoR helps biobankers use common sense and scientific principles to avoid common pitfalls in biobanking. We will summarize sources of headaches, agony and expense for biobanks that can be avoided with common sense and an understanding of the scientific principles of preservation. We will also help link the audience with resources that can help them improve their biobanking practice. Finally, the “bleeding edge” of biospecimen science and preservation of biospecimens will be discussed. To participate please contact the host nasrin.perskvist@ki.se Sandwiches and coffee will be served