We are delighted to share the May edition of the ABNA Exchange Newsletter with you! This issue is action packed with content that you won't want to miss so sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Registrations are now open for the ABNA 22nd Annual Conference! Don’t miss the chance to secure early bird rates by registering before August 1st. Head to the conference website for a preview of our impressive speaker line-up and to explore all the exciting things to do in Newcastle during your visit. Registrations are also open for Seminar 2 of our four-part seminar series, we have an amazing speaker line-up.
This issue also marks the launch of a new ABNA initiative — the Asia-Pacific Travel Grant — designed to give back to our vibrant ABNA community. Be sure to read all about it and share the details with your colleagues across the region! In this month's "5 Minutes with a Biobanker," we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Sophie Holland, Research Fellow from Securing Antarctica's Environmental Future (SAEF). Plus, we’re celebrating Clinical Trials Day (May 20th) with a feature article, sharing highlights from the ISBER 2025 Conference in Montréal, and offering some insights in our “Biobanking in the News” segment.