Translational Research Notice Board
MMI Guidelines for Standardised Biobanking
The MMI Guidelines for Standardised Biobanking have been developed to standardise the collection, processing and storage of biological materials donated for use in research as a contribution towards a strategic, national approach to biobanking. The aim of the Guidelines is to ensure sample quality, consistency and integrity of bio-collections at different clinical and research centres in Ireland. The use of standardised protocols for sample collection, processing and storage will help to ensure consistency and harmonisation across the different sites. These Guidelines have been internationally peer reviewed and published in the most recent edition of ISBER Biopreservation and Biobanking Journal 2010. 8;1: 3-63. The guidelines can be accessed at the following site:
http://www.molecularmedicineireland.ie/libraries/libgroup/8
Please contact Dr. Suzanne Bracken (suzanne.bracken@molecularmedicineireland.ie) for further details.
Centre for Support and Training in Analysis and Research
- Advice in methodological areas in qualitative and quantitative research
- Advice on using the appropriate design, sampling methods, ethical issues etc.
- Advice on project planning –including sample size calculations, questionnaire design, data management, statistical analysis planning etc.
- Formulation of applications and application reviewing services
- Click here for further details
Science webinar: “Denmark: Better, Faster, Stronger - Leading the Way in Translational Medicine.”
What is translational medicine?
Click here to learn more about the definition of translational medicine and for specific examples of translational research projects
Wellcome Trust workshop and conference in Clinical Proteomics. Click here for details.
