Celebrating Excellence, Innovation and Leadership in Biobanking
BBIF IBC 2027 Awards
The Biobank India Foundation (BBIF) invites nominations for the BBIF International Biobanking Conference 2027 (IBC 2027) Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to biobanking, biospecimen science, biomedical research, technological innovation, and research infrastructure.
These awards honour distinguished professionals, pioneering scientists, researchers, emerging leaders, and institutions whose achievements contribute to advancing biobanking and strengthening the scientific research ecosystem.
Deadline for Nominations: 31 December 2026, 11:59 PM IST
Award Categories
Outstanding Achievement Award
Recognizing exceptional contributions to biobanking, biospecimen science, biomedical research, and research infrastructure.
Pioneer Award
Honouring individuals who have pioneered new concepts, established innovative initiatives, or made landmark contributions to the development of biobanking.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizing distinguished professionals for their sustained contributions and lasting impact on biobanking and biospecimen science.
Innovation in Biobanking Award
Honouring innovative approaches in automation, artificial intelligence, digital biobanking, sample preservation, and quality management.
Excellence in Biospecimen Science Award
Recognizing outstanding contributions to biospecimen quality, standardization, validation, and research applications.
Emerging Leader Award in Biobanking
Recognizing early-career professionals demonstrating leadership, innovation, and significant potential in biobanking.
Young Investigator Award
Encouraging and recognizing students, doctoral scholars, and early-career researchers for outstanding research relevant to biobanking and biospecimen science.
Institutional Excellence Award in Biobanking
Recognizing institutions demonstrating excellence in biobank infrastructure, quality systems, governance, training, and research support.
Membership and Eligibility Criteria
BBIF encourages researchers, scientists, healthcare professionals, students, and institutions to become part of its growing professional community.
•BBIF membership is mandatory for the Innovation in Biobanking Award, Excellence in Biospecimen Science Award, and Emerging Leader Award in Biobanking.
•The Outstanding Achievement Award, Pioneer Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and Young Investigator Award are open to both BBIF members and non-members, subject to the applicable eligibility criteria.
•Membership requirements for the Institutional Excellence Award will be specified in the detailed award guidelines.
•All nominees must satisfy the relevant eligibility criteria and provide supporting evidence of their achievements.
Membership eligibility does not guarantee an award. All nominations will be evaluated on merit, documented achievements, scientific contributions, innovation, and impact.
Nomination Process
Eligible candidates may be nominated according to the guidelines for the respective award category. Applicants should submit their nominations and supporting documents before the stated deadline. Last date for submission: 31 December 2026, 11:59 PM IST.
Details regarding eligibility, required documents, nomination procedures, and selection criteria will be provided through the official conference website. The decisions of the award selection committee will be final, subject to the published award guidelines.
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Application for Oration Lecture – Dr. S. K. Shankar, NIMHANS, Bangaluru
The Dr. S. K. Shankar Oration Lecture honors the memory and scientific legacy of Dr. Shankar, a pioneer in Brain Biobanking and Neuroscience Research. This prestigious oration recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of neurology, neuroscience, biobanking, translational research and related biomedical sciences.
Nominations are invited from both individuals (self-nomination) and peers (nomination by others). Please fill in all required details carefully and email us the CV/Bio-sketch & Supporting Documents at bbifconference@gmail.com.
Application deadline: 30 November 2026
Note: BBIF Membership is mandatory for award application.
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