biobanking (research) biobanking (research)
Storing biological samples from participants for future research.
Example of biobanking (research) in a sentence
In biobanking, samples like blood, urine, and genetic material (DNA) are saved to be used in the future.
More Info
Many clinical research studies that collect samples include biobanking as an optional part of the study.
Any biobanking that could link the samples back to the participant should be described in the participant consent form.
Storing blood to be used in the future is an example of biobanking.
Other info to think about when joining a study
You may see the term “biobanking” if you are joining a study that is collecting biological samples and storing them for future research.
You should feel free to talk with the study team about how your samples and data will be used and protected.
You should also feel comfortable asking about whether it is possible to opt-out of any future biobanking uses you might not agree with.
