In February, the QUOD team was delighted to take part in the Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar 2026 for the very first time. It was an impressive event, with an estimated 10,000 attendees, and the day brought together families from across Oxfordshire for an educational day exploring science.
Our team relished the opportunity to introduce visitors to the QUOD biobank, explaining everything from sample collection to the vital research it supports. The event was highly interactive, giving attendees the chance to see our bespoke QUOD box and even practise taking a biopsy (on apples!).
We were particularly impressed by the children who visited our stand. Many demonstrated fantastic knowledge of human anatomy, confidently identifying organs and where they are located in the body. “Paul” the life-sized torso was a big hit, offering visitors a hands-on approach to gain a deeper understanding of how our bodies are put together by removing and replacing his organs. There were also colouring in and word search activities, as well as a popular tombola, offering something for everyone.
We were also proud to showcase a selection of published manuscripts arising from studies supported by the QUOD biobank, highlighting the real-world impact of our work.
The day was a tremendous success, and it was a pleasure to meet everyone who stopped by our stand. A huge thank you to the organisers for hosting such a fantastic event. We look forward to returning in the future!