Should Biobanks be Used in Forensic Investigations?
In an international survey on genomics, it was found that less than half of the participants would share their DNA for research and medical purposes, citing trust as a major …
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Biobank Central to Windber Research Institute’s Cancer Work
The nationally renowned tissue repository continues to be the heart of the Chan Soon-Shiong Institute of Molecular Medicine at Windber. Originally developed in conjunction with the Clinical Breast Care Project research …
Washington COVID-19 Biorepository Expands Sample Types
The current COVID19 pandemic showcases a critical need to accelerate the development and validation of quality diagnostic products for COVID-19. To support this effort, PATH, a global health non-profit, has created …
Considerations For Biospecimen Collection During the COVID-19 Pandemic
SARS-CoV-2 is the highly transmittable respiratory virus that causes COVID-19, a disease hallmarked by an asymptomatic infection in some, and severe symptoms, including death, in others. At present, there is …
King’s Health Partners Bladder Cancer Biobank
Bladder cancer (BC) is the 9th most common cancer worldwide, but little progress has been made in improving patient outcomes over the last 25 years. The King’s Health Partners (KHP) BC …
Each Patient is a Research Biorepository
The ability to analyze human specimens is the pillar of modern-day translational research. To enhance the research availability of relevant clinical specimens, the Medical University of South Carolina developed the …
Gold Coast Biobank E-Workshop 2020
Registrations open for the “Biobanking-The Next Level eWorkshop Program”. The workshop is conducted by Gold Coast Biobank, Griffith University on 22nd Oct 2020. The e-workshop will include talks on various …
Challenges in Regulatory and Governance Framework in LMICs Biobanks
In the last decade, Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) have set up Biobanks to collect human biological materials and associated data for genomic research and public health purposes. Biobanking gives …
Dr. Schacter Honored for Contributions in Biobanking and Biomedical Research
Dr. Brent Schacter, Professor, University of Manitoba will be inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS). Induction into the CAHS as a Fellow is considered …
COVID Highlights Challenges in Sharing Biospecimens
The COVID19 pandemic has highlighted long-standing, deep-rooted challenges to the sharing of biospecimens. Greater attention is needed to mechanisms for incentivizing materials transfer. The sharing of biospecimens and their associated …