About
The International Conference on Biobanking and Translational Medicine aims to advance translational research as a key driver of modern, data-driven, and personalized healthcare, where scientific discoveries are effectively transformed into tangible benefits for patients.
The conference provides a platform for dialogue and collaboration among representatives of European research infrastructures, academic and clinical institutions, professional societies, public authorities, innovative companies, and early-career researchers. Through interdisciplinary exchange and knowledge sharing, the event fosters innovation in biobanking, biomedical research, and precision medicine, contributing to the development of sustainable healthcare solutions for the future.
This professional event is included in the Continuing Medical Education (CME) program, and CME credits will be awarded.
SAVE THE DATE
23 – 25 September 2026
Martin, Slovakia
International Conference
on Biobanking
& Translational Medicine
Organized by EATRIS-SK & BBMRI.sk
Prof. RNDRr. Erika Halašová, PhD.
Assoc. Prof. RNDr. Zuzana Danková, PhD.
Held under the auspices
of the Dean of the Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin,
Comenius University in Bratislava
Prof. MUDr. Andrea Čalkovská, DrSc.
PROGRAMME
08:30 – Registration of Participants
09:00 – Opening Session, Welcome Speeches
09:25 – ESFRI Infrastructures & Patient Engagement
Jens K. Habermann
General Director, BBMRI-ERIC
Nektarios Liaskos
Data Strategy Manager, EATRIS-ERIC
Presentation Video of the Slovak ESFRI Research Infrastructures
Darina Sedláková
Member of Association for the Protection of Patients’ Rights of the Slovak Republic
Coffee Break
11:20 – Biobanking Achievements and Translational Impact
Helmuth Haslacher
Head of MedUni Wien Biobank (Liquid Collections), BBMRI.at
Roman Hrstka
National Node Director, BBMRI.cz
Giedrė Kvedaravičienė
Director of the Lithuanian Population and Rare Diseases Biobank, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Lithuania
Anett Dancs
Head of Laboratory, BBMRI.hu
Zora Kľocová Adamčáková
Director of the Regional Public Health Authority in Banská Bystrica, National Coordinator of the Swiss–Slovak Cooperation Programme Screening Project
Peter Zvara
Professor of Experimental Surgery, University of Southern Denmark, and Consultant Urologist, Odense University Hospital
13:30 – Lunch
14:20 – Translation Science
KEYNOTE SPEECHES: Building Faster Bench-to-Bedside Ecosystems
Marián Hajdúch
Institute of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry,Palacký University Olomouc and Olomouc University Hospital
Radovan Hudák
Technical University of Košice, Slovakia
Jiří Vondrášek
National Coordinator and Head of ELIXIR CZ Infrastructure
Matej Škorvánek
Professor and Head of the Centre for Rare Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice (UPJŠ FM)
Lukáš Plank
Professor of Pathology at the Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University and University Hospital Martin
Petra Zahradníková
Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery and medical innovator at the Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University and the National Institute of Children’s Diseases, Bratislava; Co-founder of InfantSim
16:00 – Coffee Break
16:20 – Guided Tour of the Biobank (optional)
Programme subject to change
08:30 – Registration of Participants
09:00 – Section I: Biomarkers & Early Diagnostics
Focus: Predictive, prognostic, and companion biomarkers
10:00 – Section II: Regenerative Medicine & Cell Therapy
Focus: Tissue engineering and regenerative approaches
11:30 – Coffee Break
11:45 – Section III: Translational Oncology
Focus: Cancer therapeutics and precision oncology
13:00 – Lunch
13:45 – Section IV: Bringing Brain Research and Clinical Practice
Focus: Translating neuroscience discoveries into clinical practice
15:00 – Coffee Break
15:15 – Section V: Digital Health, AI & Data Science
Focus: Computational medicine and clinical translation
16:15 – Companies Presentations
16:35 – Poster & Networking Session
Categories:
- Translational Oncology
- Regenerative Medicine
- Clinical Biomarkers
- Bioinformatics
- Drug Development
- Rare Diseases
Programme subject to change
- Varia (Young Scientist Presentations) + Additional Activities
- Poster Session
- Presentations by Partners in the Fields of Science, Healthcare, and AI
- Guided Tour of the Biobank
Focus: Young Scientist
Official Accompanying Event of the European Researchers’ Night
Celebrating the 20th Edition of Slovakia’s Largest Science Festival
Programme subject to change
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Anett Dancs
Jens K. Habermann
Helmuth Haslacher
Roman Hrstka
Radovan Hudák
Zora Kľocová Adamčáková
Giedrė Kvedaravičienė
Nektarios Liaskos
Lukáš Plank
Darina Sedláková
Matej Škorvánek
Jiří Vondrášek
Petra Zahradníková
Peter Zvara
REGISTRATION FORM
Registration is required. As attendance is free of charge and capacity is limited,
we recommend registering early
PARTNERS
EXHIBITORS
The main conference programme will be hed in the Aula Magna of the Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, a modern academic venue located within the university campus.
Located in central Slovakia, Martin is a city with a unique combination of academic tradition, cultural significance, and natural beauty.
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