Welcome to join the upcoming webinar, Finnish Biobanks Supporting Cancer Research, to explore how biobank data and samples are driving discoveries, supporting biomarker research, and helping integrate AI, genomics, and digital pathology into healthcare. The speakers will share insights from national initiatives and cutting-edge research projects that are shaping the future of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and personalized medicine.
08.10 @ 14:00 – 16:00
Webinar | Thu 8th October 2026 | Teams | 14:00-16:00
Program
14.00–14.05 Opening words: Sanna Siltanen, Director, Finnish Clinical Biobank Tampere
14.05–14.20 Personalized Medicine Project PMP and iCAN Flagship Project: Tomi Mäkelä, Director, FICAN
14.20–14.45 Transforming Cancer Research with Biobanks: Piia Mikkonen, Project Manager, Finnish Biobanks FINBB
Break (5 min)
14.50–15.15 From Biomarker Discovery to Diagnostic Innovation: The Role of Biobanks in Translational Cancer Research: Janne Leivo, Ph.D., Senior Research Fellow, Docent, Department of Life Technologies, InFLAMES Flagship, University of Turku
15.15–15.40 From Biobank Samples to Clinical Decisions: Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Genomics, and Digital Histology in Pancreatic Disease: Heikki Huhta, Docent in Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Oulu; Gastrointestinal Surgeon and Researcher, Oulu University Hospital
15.40–16.00 Q&A session
Registration: Sign up for the webinar here!
08.10 @ 14:00 – 16:00
