Biobank VHIR

The Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Biobank (HUVH Biobank) is a research support unit that hosts biological samples of human origin for biomedical research purposes in compliance with current legislation, with the aim of making available the scientific community the biological material necessary for research in optimal conditions that ensure the competitiveness and excellence of research. Biomedical research is a key tool for improving knowledge of diseases, as well as for the development of methods for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases that improve the quality and life expectancy of human beings. Therefore, in recent years there has been a growing interest in having biological samples of human origin of various pathologies.

Institutional Contacts / Head of Facilities

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Marta Rosal FontanaPreclinical Core Facilities Coordinator
Vall d’Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR)

Provisional Contacts

Isabel Novoa Garcia | Head of Unit |  isabel.novoa@vhir.org  | 637 101 532; 93-2746000 ext 4842 |  ORCID  |  PRC Page 

Isabel Novoa Garcia |  isabel.novoa@vhir.org  | 637 101 532; 93-2746000 ext 4842 |  ORCID  |  PRC Page 

Albert Barberà Lluis (Director of Advanced Therapies Hub and Technological Platforms) |  albert.barbera@vhir.org 

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Equipments & Services Offered

Sample processing The HUVH Biobank offers research groups the following sample processing services: Genomic DNA extraction from blood samples RNA extraction from tissue and cell samples Serum and plasma isolation Automated aliquot of blood, urine, serum, plasma and genomic DNA Automated DNA normalization Freezing and cryopreservation of tissues Isolation of PBMCs (peripheral mononuclear blood cells of the blood). In addition, the HUVH Biobank has a storage space for samples in -80ºC freezers (custody service). All Biobank procedures are performed following Standard Working Procedures (PNTs) established by Biobanks (National Biobank Platform, ISBER, and others). Assignment of samples The transfer of samples from Biobanks is regulated as established in article 69 of the Biomedical Research Law and article 34 of Royal Decree 1716/2011 on development. The transfer of samples requires a request from the person responsible for the research, stating the project to be developed and the explicit commitment not to use the requested material for any use other than that indicated therein, and is accompanied by the favorable opinion of the Research Ethics Committee of the center where the project will be developed. The transfer of samples is evaluated by the External Scientific and Ethical Committees of the HUVH Biobank. These Committees ensure the effective use of biological samples in research projects of excellence Register of HUVH collections Biological samples of human origin for use in biomedical research can be stored to carry out a specific project, or to create a collection, or by a biobank (article 22, of Royal Decree 1716/2011, of 18 November). The samples of specific project, collection and biobank are characterized by the purpose for which they were obtained: Specific project samples: The samples are for use in a specific research project as stated in the patient information sheet / informed consent. Collection: The samples are for a line of research as stated in the patient information sheet / informed consent. Biobank: The samples are for use in any biomedical research as stated in the patient information sheet / informed consent. Samples of biobanks and collections must be registered in the National Register of Biobanks for Biomedical Research (article 37, of Royal Decree 1716/2011). Advice The HUVH Biobank offers the HUVH and VHIR research groups an advisory service on: ethical-legal aspects of obtaining and using biological samples of human origin for biomedical research; technical / methodological procedures for the correct obtaining, processing, storage and use of biological samples of human origin for biomedical research. Purpose of the service: to promote the correct collection, processing, storage and use of biological samples of human origin for biomedical research. Technical procedures Peripheral blood plasma extraction procedure Peripheral blood serum extraction procedure Peripheral blood RNA extraction procedure Peripheral blood genomic DNA extraction procedure Molecular Medicine Ireland Guidelines for Standardized Biobanking (see pages 15-30 on Standard Procedures for Blood, Saliva and Urine Samples) 2008 Best Practices for Repositories. Collection, Storage, Retrieval and Distribution of Biological Materials for Research. ISBER (see pages 41-45 on Biological Sampling Procedures for Biomedical Research) A consensus protocol for the standardization of cerebrospinal fluid Collection and biobanking Collections TUMOR BANK BANK OF FETAL TISSUES IMID-BIOBANC PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY BANK IMMUNOLOGY BANK BANK OF CARDIOLOGY BANK OF GESTATIONAL PATHOLOGIES NEUROLOGICAL TISSUE BANK BANK OF DIGESTIVE PATHOLOGIES PULMONARY BENCH NEPHROLOGY BANK SEPSIA BENCH

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