New Biobanks

Highlights Nationwide Genomic Initiative: The Biobank will collect genomic, clinical, and lifestyle data from 10,000 individuals across India, mirroring models like the UK...

Highlights Global Biorepository: The Deep-Sea Biobank Initiative (DBI) will provide open access to biological samples and genetic data from international seabed areas. Focus on...

Highlights Milestone for Limerick: First-ever cancer biobank established through a joint initiative by University of Limerick and University Hospital Limerick. Patient-Centered Research: Enables cancer...

Highlights World’s First Salivary Gland Biobank: Mayo Clinic researchers have created a biobank of human salivary gland organoids to support research into regenerative therapies...

Highlights First-of-its-kind biobank: Canada’s inaugural national surgical biobank focused on pediatric Crohn’s disease has been established, enabling access to vital tissue samples. Multidisciplinary collaboration:...

Highlights Foundation for Breakthroughs: CHoR's new biobank, backed by $200,000 from Connor’s Heroes, enables faster development of life-saving therapies. Stronger Regional Care: Families...

Highlights Historic First: The Lithuanian Population and Rare Diseases Biobank officially opens at Vilnius University’s Faculty of Medicine — the first of its kind...

Highlights State-of-the-Art Biorepository: IVI’s new facility in Seoul can store up to 4 million biospecimens, supporting global vaccine research. Pandemic Preparedness: Strengthens international collaboration...

Highlights Retina Biobank Inauguration: India's first retina biobank at Amrita Hospital, Kochi, will store aqueous and vitreous samples at -70°C, enabling groundbreaking research on...

Highlights The John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics has launched a state-of-the-art biorepository, increasing sample storage capacity from 500,000 to 5 million. Funded...