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: Received: 16 December 2023 / Approved: 18 December 2023 / Online: 18 December 2023 (10:33:49 CET)
How to cite:
Qusairy, Z.; Rada, M. International Biospecimen Sourcing Platform: A Key Player in Advancing Health Research and Drug Discovery. Preprints2023, 2023121256. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1256.v1
Qusairy, Z.; Rada, M. International Biospecimen Sourcing Platform: A Key Player in Advancing Health Research and Drug Discovery. Preprints 2023, 2023121256. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1256.v1
Qusairy, Z.; Rada, M. International Biospecimen Sourcing Platform: A Key Player in Advancing Health Research and Drug Discovery. Preprints2023, 2023121256. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1256.v1
APA Style
Qusairy, Z., & Rada, M. (2023). International Biospecimen Sourcing Platform: A Key Player in Advancing Health Research and Drug Discovery. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1256.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Qusairy, Z. and Miran Rada. 2023 "International Biospecimen Sourcing Platform: A Key Player in Advancing Health Research and Drug Discovery" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1256.v1
Abstract
The field of biobanking human biospecimens has evolved significantly, transitioning from the basic, often poorly documented collection of clinical leftovers kept privately to well-organized and extensively documented collections overseen by both commercial and non-profit platforms. The increasing demand for high-quality and clinically annotated biospecimens is propelled by unprecedented levels of health research activities. Meeting this growing demand presents both new opportunities and challenges, particularly in developing strategies to establish international biospecimen sourcing (IBS) platforms. These platforms aim to facilitate collaboration among biobanks to address future biospecimen needs. In this manuscript, we delve into the advantages and challenges of establishing IBS platforms to provide high-quality and cost-effective biospecimens to drive drug discovery research, ultimately leading to improved health and quality of life for everyone.
Keywords
Biobanking; human biospecimens; drug discovery; health research
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Biology and Biotechnology
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This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
