A successful Biobank is one whose tissues are in demand and being used. If your samples are "flying off the shelves" then you're a real success! However, if demand is... read more →
Want to publish your samples to UKCRC Tissue Directory but don’t have the time? If you are one of the many UK Biobanks that wants to maximise visibility of their... read more →
When it comes to protecting your data and systems you will have security in place to stop external access and attacks. But recent events show that a security breach can... read more →
This week we saw another announcement in the news where personal data had been stolen. This time it was student data from a prestigious UK University. As discussed in our... read more →
The Caldicott Principles were introduced to make sure that patient information stored across the NHS is protected and information that could identify patients is only accessed when appropriate to do... read more →
If you have recently received a grant from a funding body, then you’ll probably have to demonstrate how well you are using that funding and the difference it is making. ... read more →
As a new or established Biobank you face many challenges and considerations. These include financing, ongoing cost recovery, collection logistics and where you will store your biological samples. In addition,... read more →
Money is always tight these days. In addition, in these uncertain times everyone is little more cautious. This is even more true for funding bodies, whether they are governmental departments... read more →
Most people dread an audit and many businesses see compliance as something they have to do to get a 'tick in the box'. However, with the right foundations and focus on... read more →
The question of whether to build or buy software can be difficult to answer. If you have a dedicated IT team the idea of creating your own system to manage... read more →