Partners
Biobank for Cancer and Rare Diseases, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University Bratislava
Basic Information
- Institution: Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University Bratislava
- Role: National Coordinator of BBMRI.sk
- Type of Biobank: Academic, disease-oriented
- Address: L. Novomeského 7B, 036 01 Martin
- Website: biobankslovakia.jlfuk.sk/en
Contact
Director: doc. RNDr. Zuzana Danková, PhD.; zuzana.dankova@uniba.sk
Coordinator for BBMRI.sk: RNDr. Romana Záhumenská, PhD.; romana.zahumenska@uniba.sk
Mission
The Biobank for Cancer and Rare Diseases serves as the central institution of the national biobanking infrastructure BBMRI.sk, through which it coordinates, supports, and connects its partner institutions. It actively contributes to the development of excellence in biomedical research and precision medicine by implementing the systematic and standardised collection, processing, and long-term storage of human biological samples in accordance with international quality standards.
The primary mission of the biobank is to provide access to high-quality biological samples and related data for research into cancer and rare diseases, including innovative fields such as liquid biopsy. In this way, the biobank makes a significant contribution to the advancement of modern diagnostics and the implementation of personalised treatment approaches for patients.
The primary mission of the biobank is to provide access to high-quality biological samples and related data for research into cancer and rare diseases, including innovative fields such as liquid biopsy. In this way, the biobank makes a significant contribution to the advancement of modern diagnostics and the implementation of personalised treatment approaches for patients.
Focus Areas
- Cancer research
- Rare diseases
- Liquid biopsy
- Minimally invasive diagnostic methods
- And others
Collections
- Tissues
- Blood, plasma, buffy coat
- Urine, stool, saliva
- Clinical data
- Prospective collections
- Longitudinal collections
Main Projects
- National grant schemes – VEGA, APVV
- Participation in infrastructure and networking projects
- General biobanking
Unique Strengths
- Close integration of clinical and research environments
- Expert multidisciplinary team
- Prospective collection of biological samples based on individual requirements
- Long-term collaboration with University Hospital Martin
- Long-term collaboration with the Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin
- Flexible support for research projects from design to implementation
Collaborations
- National: University Hospital Martin; Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin
- International: BBMRI.cz (Czech Republic); Medical University of Vienna (Austria)
Services and Infrastructure
- Nucleic acid isolation, quality control (QC), data management
- Genotyping, NGS, cell lines (in collaboration with Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin)
- Cryogenic storage facilities (semi-automated −190 °C, automated −80 °C)
- Biobank information system
- Sample traceability
- ELSI, IT, and quality management (QM) consulting
Access Policy
- Transparent access policy
- Online application process
- MTA / DTA (Material Transfer Agreement / Data Transfer Agreement)