Biobanking Institut Pasteur

Overview

Key facts

The Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Biobanking of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva in partnership with Institut Pasteur is an innovative training course, unique from around the world. The purpose of the CAS is to train individuals or institutions with an interest in biobanking and research (e.g., PhDs, physicians, clinical investigators, ethics committees, patient organizations) and International. This state-of-the-art advanced training programme is meticulously designed to give participants the indispensable knowledge and proficient skills critical for the successful establishment and management of a biobank. The central purpose is to elevate the standards of quality, management protocols, and interconnections within the domains of clinical laboratory medicine and pioneering research endeavors.

Objectives

• Acquire the knowledge and competencies required for the set-up, implementation, and day-to-day management of a biobank
• Speak a common language in the field of biobanks and gain in-depth comprehension of the different types and functions of biobanks, with the aim of understanding and designing the different steps involved in setting up a biobank in a specific context
• Develop the skills required to design the practical implementation, day-to-day management, and continuous improvement of biobanking management, by applying the concepts covered in practical case studies