Next Generation Biobanking
The Biospecimen Resource Program (BIOS) provides educational and operational solutions that advance the utilization of biospecimens in research and promote an integrative knowledge network.
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COVID-19 Biospecimen Guidelines
The BIOS Program under the Office of Research is providing the following guidance for all activities related to the handling, processing, and storage of biospecimens.
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BIOSPECIMEN LIFECYLCLE SUPPORT
 

Standardization of biospecimen methods and techniques is critical to the quality and reproducibility of research. BIOS’ serves as the interface between clinical teams and researchers requiring biospecimens from human subjects.

 

 

 

BIOBANK INFORMATICS TOOLKIT

 

As we enter the era of next-generation biobanking, robust data infrastructure for biospecimens remains a critical need for the multitude of research activities across campus. To solve this problem, we're launching the Biobank Informatics Toolkit

 

 

 

 

BIOBANK EDUCATION PROGRAM

 

In order to support our commitment to build a biospecimen program that equally benefits all patients, the UCSF Biobank Education Program (BEP) aims to improve education centric to biospecimen and data utilization for precision medicine within the public and scientific communities