Population Biobanks: A Remarkable Tool to Investigate the Impact of Genetic Variants in Human...
The term "biobank" refers to an organized collection of biological samples stored at low temperatures, donated by groups of people. Along with the information regarding donors, this tool serves as an invaluable and remarkable resource for research on genetic...
Newly Launched African-centric Biobank Offers Researchers Access to African Biospecimens to Diversify Genomics and...
MyAfroDNA is a limited liability company that provides a solution to the significant lack of African representation in translational and genomics research. The African-centric biobank offers access to ethically sourced African biospecimens across several therapeutic areas for researchers interested in...
World’s Largest DNA Biobank Reaches Milestone to Store More than 300,000 Samples
BioVU, Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s biobank, has reached another milestone — deep-freeze storage of more than 300,000 biological samples. Launched in 2007, BioVU is the world’s largest DNA biobank based at a single academic institution.
The samples, which are linked...
Unlocking the Potential of Multiomics in Biobanking: An Interview with Dr. Aarno Palotie, Scientific...
This interview was conducted by Gustav Ceder on behalf of Biobanking.com.
Aarno Palotie is Scientific Director of FinnGen and director of the Human Genomics Program at the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland in Helsinki. He is also a faculty member...
Using Ultra-Low Freezers to Maintain the Viability of Cell and Gene Therapy Products
Many cell and gene therapy solutions have shown considerable promise as a source of possible treatments for a wide range of chronic disorders. However, these sophisticated therapies introduce additional barriers such as the requirements for ultra-low and cryogenic storage,...
Animal Biobanking for Conservation Specialist Group Aims to Establish Global Network for Genetic Resources...
Our world is currently facing a massive crisis of extinction, where the populations of various wildlife species have reduced by an average of 69% since 1970. We are at risk of losing the genetic diversity that is crucial for...
Coriell Institute Awarded $4.6 Million from NHGRI to Continue Managing Biorepository for Human Genetic...
The National Human Genome Research Institute has renewed its collaborative agreement with the Coriell Institute for Medical Research. For another five years, Coriell will continue to manage the NHGRI Sample Repository for Human Genetic Research, a collection of cell...
VA’s MVP Mega-Biobank Collaborates with NIH to Advance Genetic Discoveries for Veterans
Since 2011, more than 875,000 Veterans have donated their DNA to the VA Million Veteran Program (MVP). In the program, VA researchers are sequencing Veterans' genomes—a complete set of genetic material—to better understand how genes, lifestyles, and military exposures...
European Commission Funded Genomic Data Infrastructure (GDI) Project Aims to Enable Cross-Border Access to...
The European Genomic Data Infrastructure (GDI) is a new €40 million ELIXIR-coordinated project, jointly funded by the European Commission, under the Digital Europe Programme, and participating Member States. The aim of the project is to enable secure access to human genomics...
DNA Data Storage Alliance Joins SNIA as Technology Affiliate
The Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) takes another leap forward in the industry today by enabling technical work and standards development for interoperability of DNA Data Storage solutions. SNIA is a nonprofit organization made up of storage professionals and...
