Precision Medicine for Everyone: Lessons from the ATLAS Biobank
Abstract: For a long time, genetic research has mostly focused on people of European descent, leaving a massive gap in our understanding of global health. The UCLA ATLAS Biobank is …
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Mapping the Mediterranean: How Cyprus is Decoding its Genetic Blueprint
Abstract: For years, global genetic databases have missed the unique details of smaller populations, making it harder to diagnose diseases in specific regions. The biobank.cy Center of Excellence is changing …
The Future of Biobanking: Turning Blood Donations into Genetic Gold
Abstract: Traditional medical research often relies on samples from patients who are already ill, but this can make it hard to see how a disease truly starts. This study highlights …
A Sustainable Model for Institutional Biobanking
Abstract: The Johns Hopkins University Genetic Resources Core Facility (GRCF) Biobank presents a strong example of how institutional biobanks can achieve long-term financial sustainability without relying on unstable grants or …
New Customer: Welcome, University of Sydney (Australia)
The OpenSpecimen team is proud to welcome the University of Sydney (Australia)! This engagement will begin with a pilot across two studies, with a roadmap to expand the adoption to …
NCI Cancer Moonshot Biobank Crosses 1,000 Enrollments, Strengthening Cancer Research Efforts
Abstract: The National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Moonshot Biobank has surpassed 1,000 participant enrollments, marking a major step forward in building a national resource for cancer research. With over 1,300 participants …
The Surprising Link Between Your Mind and Your Heart
Abstract: We often think of heart health and mental health as two completely separate issues, but new research is showing they are more connected than we realised. A recent study …
Seeing Inside the Human Body Like Never Before: The Human Organ Atlas
Abstract: Imagine being able to zoom into a human organ from the scale of the entire heart down to a single cell, all in 3D, and without ever picking up …
New Customer: Welcome, Prinses Máxima Centrum (Netherlands)
The OpenSpecimen team is proud to welcome the Prinses Máxima Centrum (Netherlands), a leading pediatric oncology center dedicated to advancing childhood cancer research. This is OpenSpecimen’s fourth major customer in …
Hidden Blood Mutations Could Be Fueling Severe IBD
Abstract: Scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine have uncovered a surprising connection between aging blood mutations and the severity of inflammatory bowel disease. Their research links Clonal Hematopoiesis …