Biobanking: The Blueprint of Future Biomedicine
A special issue of BioTech (ISSN 2673-6284). This special issue belongs to the section "Biotechnology Regulation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 126
Special Issue Editor
Interests: basic science research; biorepository; cell biology; clinical research; genetic research; next generation sequencing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biobanks have become foundational infrastructure for modern biomedical research, enabling the systematic collection, processing, storage, and distribution of biological specimens and associated data that drive advances in genomics, precision medicine, and translational science. As biomedical research increasingly depends on large-scale, high-quality biospecimen resources, biobanks are evolving from passive repositories into dynamic platforms that support multi-omics investigations, clinical trials, and population-based research initiatives. In this data-driven era, the ability to link high-quality biospecimens with robust clinical and molecular data will be central to the next generation of discovery.
Despite these advances, significant challenges remain. Ensuring biospecimen quality and standardization, integrating specimens with complex data ecosystems, navigating ethical and regulatory considerations, and developing sustainable operational models remain key priorities for the field.
This Special Issue will highlight emerging innovations and best practices shaping the future of biobanking. Topics of interest include biospecimen science, quality management systems, digital and virtual biobanking, artificial intelligence and data integration, governance frameworks, and long-term sustainability models. Through original research articles, reviews, case studies, and methodological reports, this Special Issue aimwill mobilize the global biobanking community to advance standards and strengthen the infrastructure supporting biomedical discovery.
Dr. Melissa V. Olson
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biobanking
- biospecimen science
- biorepository quality systems
- precision medicine
- translational research infrastructure
- multi-omics integration
- digital biobanking
- sustainable research infrastructure
- clinical biobanking
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