It is in biobanks where you will find a large collection of specimenThe success of research across the world lies in the ability to utilise biobanks. It is in biobanks where you will find a large collection of specimen with associated information that can be used for future research. Cancer biobanks facilitate research into new diagnostic tests and therapeutic approaches including personalised medicine. The researchers have permission from the ethics review committees for storage of the remains of the research samples in the biobank. Most research institutions all over the world will always have samples stored in labs and repositories.

Source: Daily Nation January 14, 2020 13:17 UTC