As pharmaceutical and biological research increases, biorepositories are becoming an important component of many research programs. Biorepositories store and catalog biological samples for future use, so it is essential that biorepositories follow current management best-practices and meet stringent regulatory requirements for the handling and use of biological specimens, particularly when human subjects are involved. The […]
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Good storage practices of biological materials is an essential component of any laboratory. Biological samples often degrade over time when stored at room temperature, but some samples may also lose integrity at low temperatures if subjected to multiple freeze-thaw cycles. The best storage temperature for a given biological sample or reagent often varies depending on […]
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Academic biobanks support preclinical and translational research by collecting, storing, analyzing, and distributing biological samples and associated data to academic and industry researchers. And in fact, hundreds of academic biobanks have been established over the past decade to support the growing emphasis on personalized medicine, genetic and genomic research, biomarker identification, and companion diagnostic development.1 […]
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As the demand for biospecimens continues to increase, biorepositories must develop strategies to optimize utility, efficiency, and scope of their biosample collections. Modern technology solutions must not only address sample tracking and annotation but also enable sample sharing wherever possible. How can this be implemented? Biorepositories and Biobanks Modernized Research Strategies Once upon a time, […]
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Clinical samples are important. Samples collected at a doctor’s office or hospital are used to diagnose disease, guide treatment, and predict patient outcomes. They’re also important for drug discovery and development, where they can be used to track disease stages, look for biomarkers, develop diagnostic assays, and many other purposes. Knowing how to deal with […]
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Patient recruitment is one of the biggest challenges when running a clinical trial. Repurposing samples for multiple research studies can help reduce the burden of patient recruitment and the burden on patients themselves. Repurposing Samples as a Clinical Study Strategy World Pharma Today recently published an article by Katheryn Shea, Global Biobanking Lead at Azenta Life […]
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Natural disasters, extended power outages, and equipment failures can destroy priceless biomaterial. Disaster recovery plans that include multiple backup systems are crucial for all biostorage and research facilities. In disaster scenarios, the choice of freezer type can make the difference between complete sample loss and maintaining biomaterial integrity. Using Freezers to Protect Biomaterials from Unexpected […]
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Modern biomedical research relies on a large variety of high quality biospecimens, annotated with precise and detailed metadata. Consequently, biorepositories must secure, and convey to their customers, excellence in all of their operations. Enter two biobanking accreditation and certification programs that include external review. Ensuring High-Quality Data from Biobanked Samples Garbage in, garbage out. In all scientific research, this is […]
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