Abstract: In a groundbreaking initiative, UK Biobank has completed the world’s largest full body imaging project, scanning 100,000 volunteers from head to toe. Over the past decade, researchers have collected …
Abstract: Over the past decade, Finland has steadily built one of the most comprehensive and coordinated biobanking systems in the world. Since the enactment of the Biobank Act in 2013, …
We will be attending the Annual Australasian Biospecimen Network Association (ABNA) in Newcastle (Australia). We look forward to meeting our current customers and the Australian biobanking community. Please let us …
Abstract: The BB4FAIR framework, developed by BBMRI.it, offers a standardized and quantitative approach to assessing the digital maturity of biobanks in line with FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles. …
Abstract: The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has launched the Deep-Sea Biobank Initiative (DBI) to create an accessible global repository of deep-sea biological samples and genetic data from international waters. Unveiled …
Abstract: Menopause is a pivotal phase marked by hormonal shifts that can affect cardiovascular health, particularly through increased arterial stiffness, an early marker for cardiovascular disease. This study analyzed data …
Abstract: The convergence of genomics and personalized medicine is redefining healthcare by enabling treatments tailored to individual genetic profiles. This article explores how genomic technologies, like whole-genome and exome sequencing, …
Tumour biobanks are vital for understanding cancer subtypes and discovering biomarkers, but traditional repositories often suffer from selection and recall bias due to convenience sampling in hospitals. Integrating tumour samples …
Biobank repositories of frozen DNA, cells, gametes, and embryos are revolutionizing how we safeguard life, both human and wild. In healthcare, human biobanks fuel research on genetic diseases and infertility, …
Abstract: Gynecological tissue biobanks play a pivotal role in advancing oncologic research by integrating clinical, molecular, and longitudinal biospecimen data. These biobanks address the broad heterogeneity of gynecologic malignancies, which …