About the Symposium

Biobank Ireland Trust is Ireland’s national charity dedicated to advancing healthcare by supporting the development and sustainability of high-quality biobanking. The Trust works with hospitals, universities, researchers, patients and industry partners to promote the collection, storage and responsible use of biological samples and associated data for research. Through education, advocacy and collaboration, it helps build the infrastructure needed to accelerate scientific discovery and improve patient care.

The Trust champions best practice, public engagement and innovation to ensure that biobanking continues to play a vital role in medical research across the island of Ireland. By fostering partnerships and supporting initiatives that strengthen research capacity, it enables discoveries in cancer, rare diseases and other complex conditions — contributing to earlier diagnosis, more effective treatments and the advancement of personalised medicine for future generations.