Biobanking and Specimen Storage Management
This course covers the systematic collection, storage and retrieval of biological specimens for research and diagnostic use. Delegates study cold chain management, inventory control and the ethical and consent considerations that govern stored samples. The programme supports facilities that maintain long term specimen collections.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Establishing collection, processing and aliquoting standards for specimens
- 02Managing cold chain, ultra low and cryogenic storage conditions
- 03Operating inventory and tracking systems for stored biological samples
- 04Applying informed consent, ethics and access governance frameworks
- 05Planning for equipment failure, alarms and business continuity
- 06Monitoring sample quality and viability over long term storage
- 07Maintaining records that support full specimen traceability
What you will gain
- Establish collection and processing standards for specimens
- Manage cold chain and cryogenic storage conditions
- Operate inventory and tracking systems for stored samples
- Apply consent, ethics and access governance
- Plan for equipment failure and business continuity
- Maintain records that support sample traceability
Who should attend
- Biobank and repository staff
- Research laboratory managers
- Specimen storage and inventory technicians
- Quality and governance officers in research settings
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Feb 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 12 to 14 Apr 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 21 to 23 Jun 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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