Biobanking
IT
Networked IT infrastructure for multicentre sample collections.
Quality management
The quality of biospecimens is crucial for the success of biomedical research.
Training and education
The quality of biosamples and their documentation depends largely on qualified personnel.
ELSI
Resources for biobanks.
Stakeholder Engagement
Biobanks need the commitment and involvement of diverse stakeholders. Stakeholder engagement is a critical factor for the success of a biobank.
“The German biobanks are engaging in a pioneering collaborative effort towards professionalization of individual biobanks, implementation of functional national networks and development of IT infrastructures of European dimensions.”
Prof. Dr. Fay Betsou, Chief Scientific Officer,
Integrated BioBank of Luxembourg, and Chairwoman of the Scientific Advisory Board of GBN
