International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories (ISBER)

06/16/2026

⏳ One month to go!
ISBER invites you to a free webinar, sponsored by PHCbi, on how predictive analytics is transforming ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezer management.
Instead of reactive monitoring, discover how advanced systems can anticipate failures, reduce downtime, and support smarter, more cost-effective lab operations.

🎯 Topics include compliance, predictive maintenance, and reducing total cost of ownership for ULT storage.
This webinar is free to attend — Learn more and sign up for this webinar here: https://ow.ly/WUsj50Z6t5f

06/15/2026

⏳ The Freezer Challenge ends in just 2 weeks on July 1!
There’s still time to take part in this global initiative to improve sustainability and efficiency in cold storage practices. Small actions can lead to meaningful impact in energy savings, emissions reduction, and best practices in biobanking and laboratory operations.
Don’t miss your chance to participate before the deadline.
Learn more: https://freezerchallenge.mygreenlab.org

06/11/2026

ISBER is pleased to present a webinar featuring the 2026 Biopreservation and Biobanking Best Paper Award recipient.
Presented by Dean Shehu from University of California, San Francisco, and hosted by Marianna Bledsoe, Editor-in-Chief at BIO journal, this session highlights UCSF’s work on reducing emissions and costs through optimized ultra-low-temperature freezer management in biobanking.

Learn more and sign up for this free webinar at: https://ow.ly/Trij50Z6t4b

06/10/2026

👏 Join us in recognizing the recipients of the 2026 ISBER Special Service Award!
This award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and service to ISBER and the global biobanking community. Through their leadership, volunteerism, and commitment to advancing our mission, they have made a lasting impact on our organization and the field as a whole.

Congratulations and thank you to this year's recipients for your outstanding contributions. 🎉
Learn more about the awardees in the full press release: https://ow.ly/m4er50Z6WCw

06/08/2026

⏰ Just 1 day left to register for this FREE webinar!
Want to learn how the NEW ISBER Mentoring Program can connect you with experienced biobanking professionals from around the world?
Join us to discover how mentorship can support your professional growth, strengthen your biobank, and help you navigate real-world challenges.
👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/UWxe50Z6t3t

06/04/2026

🌴 Save the Date for ISBER 2027!
The ISBER Global Biobanking Congress is heading to beautiful San Diego, California, USA, on May 12–14, 2027.

More details are coming soon, including sponsorship opportunities and the Call for Abstracts this summer, followed by registration opening this fall.

Until then, mark your calendars and start dreaming of sunshine, palm trees, and biobanking! ☀️

06/03/2026

🏆 Please join us in celebrating the 2026 ISBER Award recipients, recognized during the ISBER Awards Ceremony at the Global Biobanking Congress 2026, by Dr. Stella Somiari, President-Elect of the ISBER Board.

These outstanding individuals have made significant contributions to advancing biobanking and biospecimen science through innovation, leadership, research, and service.

Congratulations to Maria Teresa García de Dávila and Clare Allocca! 🎉 Read the full press release and learn more about the awardees: https://ow.ly/epjJ50Z6Wwv

06/02/2026

🚀 Discover the NEW ISBER Mentoring Program!
Following a successful pilot, ISBER is launching an enhanced mentoring program designed to connect biobanking professionals with experienced volunteer mentors from around the world.
Whether you're looking to grow your expertise in biorepository management, biospecimen collection and processing, operations, policies, regulations, or other areas of biobanking, this program offers practical, real-world guidance at no cost to ISBER participants.

Join this launch webinar to:
✔ Learn how the mentoring program works
✔ Explore the registration process through the ISBER Hub
✔ Understand how to connect with a mentor
✔ Discover how mentorship can support professional development and long-term biobank sustainability

We hope you'll join the ISBER Mentoring Task Force as they introduce this exciting new opportunity for our community.
👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/B0aH50Z6t2G

06/01/2026

⏳ Just 2 days to go!
The ISBER Annual General Meeting (AGM) is happening online on June 3, 2026 at 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET.

This is your opportunity as a member to stay informed, hear key updates, and take part in voting that helps shape ISBER’s future.

👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/XXBf50YZPC8
We look forward to seeing you there!

05/29/2026

Biobanking is at the heart of scientific discovery and medical progress.
By providing high-quality, ethically collected and well-curated biological and environmental specimens, biobanks enable researchers to better understand disease, develop new treatments, and improve patient outcomes.

From advancing precision medicine to shaping the future of healthcare, biobanking is an essential global resource.

🎥 This video highlights just a glimpse of that impact and celebrates biobanking around the world. https://ow.ly/tQ8Q50YZPtn

Help us share it and spread the message: biobanking is invaluable to our future. Drop a comment if you agree!

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