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 →
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 →
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 →
Traditionally, Laboratory Information Management systems (LIMS), Biobanking software and Sample Management solutions have been seen as complicated, functional applications. These data-driven systems have focused on rigid laboratory processes with user-experience... read more →
‘Are you aware that your selected research samples are from only 3 donors?’ We asked this question to one of our customer's after we imported their data into our lab... read more →
Storing biological samples takes up valuable space and resources and can be very expensive. Holding your biological samples in off-site storage facilities may free up space and administrative resource. However,... read more →