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 →
Like most laboratories, your standard operating procedures (SOPs) are probably well-documented and stored in a centralised document repository. Your researchers, lab managers and other lab personnel may also have attended... read more →
‘CM-Path Biobanking Workshop - Do We Really Need Another Biobank?’ is focused on the challenges affecting new and existing Biobanks. The Biobanking Workshop will bring together experts offering real-world advice... read more →
Collecting lab data can seem like a laborious administrative job. It can be perceived as taking up your team’s precious time. Your team, whose time could be better spent carrying... read more →
How can you determine whether you are gaining optimum value from your biological samples? Firstly, you need to understand exactly what you mean by ‘value’. There are some Biobank managers... read more →
As an HTA Designated Individual you feel the responsibilities and challenges for compliance with the Human Tissue Act every day. You not only have an ethical and moral duty to... read more →