This page provides links to websites about biobanking and related activities. Each link also includes a short description of the website to give you an overview of the content, and help you decide if you’d like to read further.
CINSW is a statewide cancer control agency. This government agency offers a wide range of information on cancer statistics, funding opportunities, cancer prevention/detection, and support for both health professionals and patients. CINSW also established the , with membership comprising representatives from each of the seven , as well as other relevant biobanking stakeholders.
This comprehensive website by the includes information on biobank certification, education, services and tools, a biobank registry, informational videos and publications. CTRNet also publishes a comprehensive list of downloadable SOPs that can be modified to suit individual biobank needs.
The ABNA promotes biobanking in Australasia through support, enhancing biospecimen access and networking of biobanks and stakeholders. The association also hosts an annual conference, which brings together ABNA members, other biobankers, experts in related fields and industry representatives.
ISBER is a large, international biobanking society that addresses the technical, legal, ethical, and managerial issues associated with biobanking. Their website offers many current biobanking resources, as well as details of their annual conference (usually held in the USA).
This National Cancer Institute website provides in-depth evidence-based information on biobanking. It features links to a , , , and .
This website, for the not-for-profit biobanking organisation IBBL, provides an excellent example of a country-wide biobanking initiative that contains information and resources for all biobanking stakeholders. It also contains general biobanking information that is applicable to all biobanks seeking to improve the quality of their operations.
The P3G is a not-for-profit consortium that aims to provide (amongst other resources) biobanking information that is applicable to an international audience.
This affiliate has a regional focus, however retains similar aims to those of ISBER. The website contains educational videos, links to other biobanking websites, and promotes an annual biobanking conference (usually held in Europe).
The EQUATOR Network highlights the importance of standardisation of aspects of medical research through promotion of transparent and accurate reporting of research studies. The guidelines are listed on this website as part of an initative to standardise biospecimen reporting in peer-reviewed journals.
This Australian association provides assessment, accreditation and training services to laboratories and technical facilities, including biobanking. A biobank must fulfil particular criteria to be assessed by NATA; further information can be found on their website.
This Australian website, developed as part of a NHMRC-funded project, explores the ethical and legal aspects of biobanking, including relevant legislation, case law, and local and international resources.