Biobanking: a group reflection on ethical issues - using an imaginary line

Instructions

Biobanking: a group reflection on ethical issues - using an imaginary line

Instructions for:TraineeTrainer

Goal

This short interactive workshop introduces some of the ethical challenges related to biobanking. Using statements, it aims to encourage reflection on ethical issues related to this technology among master students.

Session overview:

1. Welcome 10 min
2. Mindmap  on Biobanking 10 min
3. Mini Lecture on Biobanking and Technology Basics        15 min
4. Mini Lecture on Biobanking and Ethics Issues                   15 min              
5. Reflection 15 min
6. Statements                25 min
7. Mindmap 15 min
8. Closing                15 min

Requirements

For trainers: complete the two eneri e-learning modules on Biobanking

•  Biobanking: Technology Basics

Duration (hours)

2

For whom is this important?

Master students

Part of

irecs

Steps

Steps

1Welcome (10 min)

2Mind map on Biobanking (10 min)

3Mini Lecture on Biobanking and Technology Basics (15 min)

4Mini Lecture on Biobanking and Ethics Issues (15 min)

5Reflection (15 min)

6Statements (25 min)

7Mind map (15 min)

8Closing (15 min)

Practical Tips

• Familiarize yourself with the irecs materials on biobanking and identify where are the videos and cases you will use for this session
• Test all needed digital tools (digital whiteboards, etc.) and think of materials (such as tape) needed for an (imaginary) line in the room in advance.  
• Be aware of the diverse cultural and regulatory backgrounds of the trainees in your group.
• Share additional resources and the rest of e-modules at the end of the session.
• Collect feedback through the evaluation form to improve future sessions.

1

Welcome (10 min)

*Introduce yourself and, if you have sufficient time or a small group, the trainees.

• Start with an ice-breaker question.   For example:   Scenario 1: Imagine you’re the owner of a biobank filled with all kind of human samples. If there wouldn’t be any ethical or legal limitations – anything is possible; what is the first thing you would do?   Scenario 2: Imagine you are a world leader with immense power. What would be the first step you would take to enhance the ethical standards surrounding biobanking practices?  
• Give an overview of the learning objectives and training program

2

Mind map on Biobanking (10 min)

To gain insight into the current knowledge of the trainees on ethical issues in biobanking practices, let them create a mind map. This can be done individually, in duos, or in larger subgroups.  

• Assignment: Write biobanking and ethical issues in the middle of a piece of paper and spend 5 minutes writing down associated words that come to mind.  

Discuss in plenary the words that are written on the mind maps. What surprises you if you look at other mind maps? Does anything you see raise questions for you?

Trainer tip: Encourage trainees to add words to the mind map during the training session.

Other information

Who

• Master students