Services

1) Biological Sample Collection and Processing

• Isolation of whole blood, serum, plasma, tissue, saliva, buccal swabs, primary cells, DNA, and RNA
• Monitoring of preanalytical procedures and sample processing in compliance with these standards
• Collection of samples from both patients and healthy volunteers

2) Sample Storage and Monitoring Systems

• -80°C freezers and liquid nitrogen tanks equipped with 24/7 temperature monitoring
• Sample storage and traceability in accordance with ISO 20387:2018 standards
• Integrated safety infrastructure with emergency alarm systems

3) Data Management and Security

• Secure storage of patient/donor personal data in compliance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Collection, storage, and sharing of clinical and omics data associated with biosamples in accordance with the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable)

4) Ethical and Legal Compliance

• Protection of participant rights through informed consent processes (broad or tiered consent)
• Ensuring that all biobanking procedures comply with national and international ethical guidelines and legal regulations

5) Quality and Standardization

• Consultancy on the development of biobank quality systems
• Support for SOP and protocol development aligned with ISO 20387:2018 standards
• Sample-specific quality control analyses (e.g., RNA integrity, DNA quality assessment)

6) Training and Awareness Activities

• Education in biobanking, quality management, and ELSI (Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications)
• Public and healthcare professional awareness campaigns on biobanking

7) Cell- and Tissue-Based Research Models

• Development of disease-specific primary cell cultures
• Support for the creation of ex vivo and in vitro immortalized cell models (e.g., immortalized PBMC models)

8) R&D and Innovative Biobanking Approaches

• Development of novel storage strategies for long-term stability of biological samples
• Automation and digital monitoring system development
• Strengthening of functional biobanking infrastructures

9) Project Development and Collaboration Support

• Consultation and services for the development and execution of disease-specific, project-based sample collections and models in local, national, and international research projects