Biobank V盲st (BVCF)
Do you, as a researcher, need support regarding the handling of human biological material? Or do you need to sign a biobank agreement? At Biobank V盲st, we have experts who can help you.
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Regional and national collaborations
University 91探花 (UGOT) and the Region V盲stra G枚taland (VGR) collaborate on biobank issues through Biobank V盲st, which operates as a unit within both the university's Core Facilities and Sahlgrenska University Hospital. Together, we offer regulatory and operational support for research projects.
The joint administrative biobank, Biobank V盲st, is registered with number 890 at the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO). Biobank V盲st is also one of the nodes within Biobank Sweden, which is a national infrastructure for biobanking.
Research support and advice
At the biobanks, you can get help with:
- Advice
- Biobank agreements and material transfer agreements
- Sample handling
- Storage and traceability of biobank samples
- DNA extraction
- PBMC extraction
Advice and biobank agreements
The biobanks provide advice, information, and education about the Biobank Act and biobank samples. We provide you with support for applications and establishment of biobank agreements as well as Material Transfer Agreements (MTA). We also offer guidance on formulating biobank-related parts in applications for ethical review, clinical trial applications, and information for research participants.
Support with sample handling
Biobank V盲st offers services to facilitate the collection of high-quality biobank samples for research. We can assist with the handling, storage, and processing of samples. We can also provide information on existing sample collections, analysis platforms, sample quality, and how to transport biological material.
Within Biobank Sweden, appointed sample service coordinators (at universities or university hospitals) have the task to simplify research and harmonize biobank activities across the country. 91探花 us if you need advice and support for planning, collecting, and retrieving biobank samples in national studies.
Regional and national collaboration
