UK Biobanking Showcase 2019

On the 19th November, the Midlands Health Alliance exhibited at the fifth annual UK Biobanking Showcase. This is the premier event for all those working in the human tissue sector.

Professor John Atherton, Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham starting off proceedings.

 Usually the conference is held in London, but this year it was held in the Midlands and it was a great success. 170 people attended, all with a common interest in biobanking.

 It was great to hear from all of the speakers. Professor John Atherton, Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham started off proceedings, continuing on with talks from Brian Clark, Sr Director, Global Drug Discovery Operations and Business Support at Novo Nordisk, Amir Gander, Director of Tissue Access for Patient Benefit at UCL, Dr. Phil Quinlan, Director at the UKCRC Tissue Directory and Coordination Centre and many more.

 It was a great opportunity for the MHA to be able to chat with individuals with common interests but also to educate people about the work we are doing and discuss potential new collaborations.