BBMRI-ERIC has a podcast that explores the many aspects of biobanking and biomolecular research via its in-house experts, National Nodes and biobanks.

Episodes cover Quality, IT and ELSI topics that include webinars on contemporary issues, and thoughtful conversations on new developments.

This podcast features a BBMRI-ERIC ELSI Dialogues session recorded in June 2025 covering biobanking concepts and practical means of harnessing the potential of patients’ perspectives in cancer research.

Moderator Melanie Goisauf, ELSI Senior Scientist at BBMRI-ERIC, discussed ways to successful patient engagement with three invited experts: Margareta Haag (Chair of the Swedish Network against Cancer, Stefanie Houwaart (Patient representative in the German BRCA network) and Zisis Kozlakidis (Head of Laboratory Services and Biobanking at IARC/WHO).