Biobanking Consent: Informing Human Subjects of the Possibilities
As researchers, we are familiar with why we have the need for biobanking regulations due to the story of Henrietta Lacks. HeLa cells survived...
Biobanking Knowledge and Practical Skills Delivered Through E-learning-based Master’s Program
Article contributed by Gabriele Hartl, Christine Mitchell, Tanja Macheiner, Brigitte Jaksa, Berthold Huppertz and Karine Sargsyan, at Medical University of Graz.
Background
With the development of modern...
Challenges in Biobanking: Underutilization of Samples
When it comes to predictions, I agree with Nobel Prize winner Niels Bohr: "Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future”. Nevertheless,...
Biospecimens During the Biobanking 4.0 Era: Evolution (or Revolution) of Biospecimen-Driven Digital Systems
Biobanks are evolving entities. A decade ago, Simeon-Dubach and Watson published work describing the ‘evolution’ of biobanking through 3 phases . After each phase,...
Cold Chain Best Laboratory Practices for Biobanking
I always understood that a biobank is not an investigation laboratory practice but rather an investigative support service. For this reason, process control is...
The Importance of Automated Biobanking and the Need for a National Biobank
In the era of precision medicine and biomedical research, biobanks play an essential role in the collection, storage, and management of biological samples, such...
Unlocking the Future: Evolution and Impact of Biobanking Networks in the Next Decade
Over the next 3, 5, and 10 years, biobanking networks are expected to have a significant impact across various areas, including human biomedical research...
Biobanking: A Silent Hero in the Fight Against Climate Change
Introduction
Climate change is a pressing global concern that affects all aspects of our lives. While much attention is given to industries and sectors contributing...
Applications of Microbial Biobanking in Research and Industry
Introduction
Microbial biobanking is a vital resource, serving as a modern-day vault where we don't store gold or gems, but something far more crucial for...
Defining biobanks: To be or not to be…… what was the question?
“Is a biobank a facility or research project?” This was a question asked in an international biobanking community forum back in April 2021. Answers...
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