RENACER: World’s First Biobank of Brain Metastasis Living Samples
Researchers at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) have developed RENACER, the world's first biorepository of brain metastases live samples. Comprising samples from 18 Spanish hospitals, RENACER allows the study of cancer cells responses to drugs in live...
Mexican Biobank Launches the Most Complete Genetic Database of the Mexican Population
The Mexican Biobank is a collaborative initiative involving Mexico's National Laboratory of Genomics for Biodiversity at CINVESTAV, the National Institute of Public Health, the National Institute of Medical Sciences & Nutrition, the University of Oxford, and Stanford University. Supported...
National Muscle Disease Bio-databank: Australian’s First Biobank for Advancing Research on Children with Genetic...
An Australian first biobank is being established with the goal of advancing research and uncovering novel therapies for children afflicted by genetic muscle disorders, including muscular dystrophy.
The National Muscle Disease Bio-databank, co-led by Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Monash University,...
Canberra’s First Brain Cancer Biobank Established by Canberra Brain Cancer Collaborative
In a groundbreaking development, Canberra's medical community has been at the forefront of this pioneering research initiative, collaborating with several local hospitals and organizations to redefine brain cancer treatment methods. Their efforts have culminated in promising outcomes, which could...
TRACKER: Australia’s First Longitudinal Biobank for Advanced Lung Cancer
The creation of Australia's first Longitudinal Biobank, a collaborative effort between Austin Health and leading research institutions, aims to establish an extensive biorepository of biological samples from a diverse group of participants. This innovative project marks a pivotal moment in...
ViVa: One of Italy’s Largest Research Biobanks to be Launched via Collaboration Between ISS...
An agreement between ISS and SIAD has been signed to build ViVa, which is set to become one of Italy's most extensive research biobanks. This facility will have the capacity to store a diverse range of biological samples, encompassing...
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Awarded $3M to Establish Australia’s First Human Microbiome Biobank
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has recently been honored with a substantial grant of $3 million AUD. The grant will be dedicated to the establishment of a groundbreaking initiative known as The Australian Human Microbiome Biobank.
The vast majority...
CU-Med Biobank Positions Hong Kong a Biomedical Research Hub in China’s Greater Bay Area
The Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), known as CU Medicine, has achieved a significant milestone by creating a globally accredited biobank. The CU-Med Biobank's establishment is poised to play a pivotal role in...
Azenta Opens Its Second Largest Biorepository in the Greater Boston Region
Azenta recently announced to establish a new location in the greater Boston region. The purpose behind this expansion is to extend its global sample storage business into the Boston market. Azenta's new facility in Billerica, MA, covering an area...
Criobanca Marche Biobank Launched to Develop Personalized Medicine Against Rare Diseases
The Marche Biobank project co-financed by the Marche Region and by a partnership of Marche Universities and companies successfully celebrated one of the most significant moments recently: the inauguration of the Criobanca Marche Biobank during a major event held...
