Mariangela Masiello
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The Interdisciplinary Bank of Biomaterials and Data Würzburg (ibdw) achieves the BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label
The Interdisciplinary Bank of Biomaterials and Data Würzburg (ibdw) has officially been awarded the prestigious BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label, confirming that it operates at the highest level of quality and reliability. By aligning its processes with international standards such as ISO 20387, the ibdw ensures that researchers accessing its collection can rely on standardised, high-quality samples essential for…
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A comprehensive European Colorectal Cancer Cohort dataset
A comprehensive European Colorectal Cancer Cohort dataset “This dataset is more than a resource – it is a blueprint for the future of interoperable, FAIR, health data ecosystems” Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer related deaths worldwide, and its global burden is expected to continue rising, reaching an estimated 3.2 million cases…
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The Augsburg Central BioBank (ACBB) achieves the BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label
The Augsburg Central BioBank (ACBB) is a central facility of the University Hospital Augsburg and the Medical Faculty of the University of Augsburg, combining both liquid and tissue biobanking under one roof. In 2019, when the hospital was designated a University Hospital, the biobank began collecting tissue samples for the first time. In 2020, the…
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The Leipzig Medical Biobank (LMB) achieves the BBMRI Quality Label
The Leipzig Medical Biobank (LMB) of the University of Leipzig has achieved the BBMRI Quality Label. LMB is a state-of-the-art biobank for the quality-assured collection, processing, storage and provision of biospecimens. Founded in 2010, it initially focused on collecting, processing, storing and making available primarily liquid samples from epidemiological studies conducted by the Leipzig Research Center for Civilization…
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New podcast episode: Strengthening Biobanks through Patient and Public involvement (webinar by the BBMRI-ERIC Stakeholder Forum)
Engagement and involvement are not possible if you don’t have trust. (Sara Rebbling) The BBMRI-ERIC Stakeholder Forum Constant dialogue with patients, caregivers and the public is a key guiding principle in biobanking and research. Yet, public and patient involvement, often referred to also as research participant involvement, has not yet become the usual practice in…
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The Andalusian Public Health System (SSPA) Biobank achieves ISO 20387 accreditation
The Andalusian Public Health System (SSPA) Biobank has achieved ISO 20387 accreditation for the deposit, quality control and distribution of human pluripotent stem cell lines as a Node of the Spanish National Stem Cell Bank (BNLC). In Spain, there is a legal obligation to deposit the human pluripotent stem cell lines – that is, human embryonic…
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The Central Biobank Erlangen (CeBE) at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen achieves the BBMRI Quality Label
The Central Biobank Erlangen (CeBE) at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen has achieved the BBMRI Quality Label. Established in 2020, CeBE is a relatively young biobank, making this recognition an important milestone for the biobank and its team. The award confirms CeBE’s commitment to high-quality biobanking and demonstrates that the strategic, early implementation of a quality management system…
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Central Biobank Charité (ZeBanC) achieves the BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label
BBMRI-ERIC has awarded the Quality Label to the Central Biobank Charité (ZeBanC), Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, which recognises the robustness of ZeBanC’s quality management system.The award is based on a structured quality assessment focusing on the maturity, implementation and effectiveness of quality-related processes. Areas reviewed included governance structures, documentation, sample handling procedures and mechanisms for continuous…
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BBMRI-ERIC kicks off 10 year anniversary by supporting young scientists
This article is 938 words and is a four-minute read. “Cells, surprisingly aesthetic and intricate machines, fine-tuned by evolution, form a basis for the function of our bodies. I enjoy being able to contribute to the discovery of these beautiful processes.” (Katerina Jurikova, young scientist) Inspiring young scientists to utilise biobanking resources for future ground-breaking…
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Common Provenance Model: BBMRI led ISO/TS 23494-1:2023 released
This article is 1,014 words – a ten-minute read. During the last decade, we have witnessed reproducibility issues in life sciences. There is strong evidence that the issues are caused by poor documentation of the samples and data generation techniques applied to the samples to generate data. This is finally being addressed. The BBMRI-ERIC team…
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Joint Statement: Health organisations define EHDS’ opt out required for life saving research
On 6 June, BBMRI-ERIC joins together with 31 other health stakeholders to share views on specific recommendations for a potential opt-out mechanism in the future EHDS. These organisations and initiatives have joined forces because they all share the view that health data is precious and a renewable resource that can power decision-making for clinical care,…
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Biobank Łukasiewicz – PORT awarded the BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label
“Receiving the Quality Label is a very important step for our Biobank in establishing its position, not only in Poland, but also in the wider European biobanking landscape.” Biobank Łukasiewicz – PORT, located in the Łukasiewicz Research Network – PORT Polish Center for Technology Development institute in Wrocław, has been awarded a BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label. The…