Dear all,

I have the pleasure to inform you that registration for the FREE Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) “Biobanking” from Institut Pasteur Paris is now open!

How has biobanking evolved in recent years? What are the different biobanks and for which purposes?

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

✔ Understand how biobanks allow end-users to access fit-for-purpose biological resources.

✔ Be aware of the ethical, regulatory and quality assurance aspects of processing, preservation and distribution of biological resources.

✔ Learn about validation of biobank methods.

✔ Get to know international networks of biobanks.

The MOOC will run from March 4th, 2025 until March 3rd, 2026.

It is recorded in English, with French and English subtitles.

Once registered, you can follow it at your own pace and still watch the videos after the end of the broadcasting.

Registration is completely free, with an option to take a short exam and receive a certificate for a small fee.

This course is also part of the Institut Pasteur Online Diploma of Infectious Diseases (DNM2IP).

==> To find more details about the MOOC and the registration link here.

Please do not hesitate to widely share this information!

Best wishes,

Raquel Hurtado-Ortiz, on behalf of the Biobanking MOOC team