Biobanks in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Relevance, Setup and Management

This book introduces the fundamentals of biobanking and guides through the practical planning thereof, with a special focus on the situation in low- and middle-income countries. On the example of the setup of a Ukrainian biobank the book discusses the main steps and aspects of successful bioreposito...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Sargsyan, Karine (Editor), Huppertz, Berthold (Editor), Gramatiuk, Svetlana (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2022, 2022
Edition:1st ed. 2022
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to Biobanking
  • Scientific Relevance, Problems and the Destitution for Principles of Biobanks and Biobanking Activities
  • Types of Biobanks
  • Ethical and Legal Principles in the Field of Biobanking
  • Business Planning for Biobanks
  • Biobanking Concepts Specific for Developing Countries
  • Methods of Implementation and Set-up of National Biobanking Networks
  • Implementation of Ethical and Legal Considerations in a Biobanking Network
  • Collection and Management of Samples
  • Quality Control and Risk Management in Biobanks
  • Governance and Stakeholder Analysis
  • Biobanking IT Systems, Database Structure and Web Applications
  • Management Model and Sustainability Plan of Biobanks
  • Sustainability Plan and Project Management of a Biobanking Network
  • Establishing a Biobank Using Standardisation
  • Science and Innovation of Biobanks
  • Running a Biobank Network
  • Infrastructure: Delivering on the Promise of Biobanking
  • Design Considerations and Equipment of Biobanks
  • Software Toolsfor Biobanking in LMICs
  • The Importance of Cancer Biobanks in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
  • Biobanking in Paediatrics: A Look from Armenia as a Middle-Income Country
  • Biobanking of the Central Nervous System
  • The Importance of Biobanking COVID-19 Samples
  • Oncobiobanking in a Middle-Income Country: The Example of Russia
  • Sustainability of Biobanks and Biobanking in LMICs
  • Biobanks for Enabling Research and Development by Trusted Patient Data Environment
  • Future Perspective of the Biobanking Field