Encryption (at rest) OpenSpecimen MySQL Database
Biobanks often store patient (PHI) data, which is confidential and legally protected. If the data is not stored securely it will pose a serious business risk that can invoke lawful …
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University of Southern California adopts OpenSpecimen as its Biobanking LIMS
The University of Southern California (USC) adopts OpenSpecimen to manage its biospecimen data. Founded in the year 1880, USC is a private research institute in Los Angeles, California. The Keck Hospital of …
Biobanking as a Newsletter- July 2020
Here is your monthly curated pick of biobanking news, jobs, and events from across the globe. Take part in our new “The Biobanking Quiz” initiative and win Amazon gift vouchers. …
OpenSpecimen and COVID19
“According to Darwin’s Origin of Species, it is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives, but the species that survives is …
Establishing a Biobank in Singapore
The Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA) of Singapore regulates all research that involves human biospecimen in Singapore. Institutions or individuals aiming to establish a biobank under SingHealth must adopt best …
Biobanking as a Newsletter- February’20
This month in 1792, the US Postal Service was created! Postage cost between 6 and 25 cents, depending on the distance your parcel needed to travel! The Postal Service Act, …
Biobanking as a Newsletter- January’20
Here is your monthly curated pick of biobanking news, jobs, and events from across the globe. Fresh of the Press Australian biobank repatriates hundreds of ‘legacy’ Indigenous blood samples Clinical trials planned …
Biobanking as a Newsletter- December’19
What do you plan to do for the holidays? Meet family, vacation, foreign trip, or my favorite- “do nothing”? Do let us know or better send us some pictures. Before …
One Bright Idea!
I read an article recently about why once in a while “doing nothing” is important and that is why Christmas is my favorite time. Better than Diwali or any of the …
Managing Longitudinal Collections In OpenSpecimen
Managing biospecimen data for longitudinal studies or clinical trials can be challenging. Clinical studies often go on for months or years, and involves complex workflows like kit preparations, tracking upcoming …