HandsOn: Biobanks (HOBB) 2014 will focus on clinical biobanks and personalized medicine with a theme: From Biobanks to Medical Innovations.The HOBB conference is an interactive platform: in addition to plenary sessions, we highlight interactivity. International Biobanking Summit (IBS) III is integrated into this years´ HandsOn program.Academics, industry, doctors, patient groups, policy makers, public representatives and legislators are welcome to participate and share their knowledge and ideas.