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Virtual biobanks now allow access to samples without viewing the physical samples. Instead, an online request management system allows authorized requesters to obtain sample information remotely. The Clinical Translational and Science Awards (CTSA) Biobank Consortium aims to make an increasingly large virtual consortium biobank that can be used at multiple CSTA centers.<ref>Olson, Steve, and Adam, C. Berger. Establishing Precompetitive Collaborations to Stimulate Genomics-Driven Drug Development: Workshop Study. Washington D.C.: National Academies Press, 2011. eBook.</ref>
  
 
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Biobanks are large stores of human biological samples kept for research into genetic and environmental causes of disease. Biobanks allow for tissue or other genetic materials to be stored, anonymous from the donor.

Background

Technological Advances

Virtual Biobanks

Virtual biobanks now allow access to samples without viewing the physical samples. Instead, an online request management system allows authorized requesters to obtain sample information remotely. The Clinical Translational and Science Awards (CTSA) Biobank Consortium aims to make an increasingly large virtual consortium biobank that can be used at multiple CSTA centers.[1]

Genomic Sequencing

Ethical Implications

See Also

References

  1. Olson, Steve, and Adam, C. Berger. Establishing Precompetitive Collaborations to Stimulate Genomics-Driven Drug Development: Workshop Study. Washington D.C.: National Academies Press, 2011. eBook.

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