Connecting biobanks.
Advancing research.
Swiss Biobanking
Your trusted research infrastructure and partner for quality, expert support, and strong connections — whether you manage or use biological resources
PLATFORM
What is biobanking?
Biobanking is not just storing a sample in a freezer
NETWORK
How to build or improve your biobank?
A biobank does not reach its full potential alone.
NODE
How can you find the right samples for your research project?
A sample is not meant to stay in a freezer
What is biobanking?
Understanding biobanking and its role in research
A biobank is an organised entity responsible for the governance and management of biological samples and associated data.
Biobanks support research, diagnostic, and therapeutic activities by providing access to high-quality samples of human and non-human origin, such as blood, tissue, or microorganisms. These samples are linked to data describing their collection, processing, and use.
Modern research increasingly relies on large numbers of well-characterised samples. In a country like Switzerland, this makes collaboration essential. Biobanking therefore requires coordinated networks, shared quality standards, and harmonised practices across the entire sample lifecycle.
Supporting your work
Swiss Biobanking is where the Platform, the Network and the Node come together
Benefit from our expertise with an integrated approach that provides comprehensive support to both biobankers and researchers throughout the research lifecycle.
Swiss Biobanking is structured around three complementary components, each addressing the needs of a specific audience.
Addressing key challenges in biobanking
To achieve ambitious goals and overcome challenges, our multidisciplinary team develops targeted tools and services to support biobanks and researchers. These resources are available on our Platform, where our specialists help you identify exactly what you need.
How to ensure quality, comparability and interoperability of samples?
1 ASSESS & HARMONIZE
We support quality in biobanking by providing frameworks, Labels, and guidance aligned with recognised standards and best practices.
2 IMPLEMENT & STANDARDIZE
We support traceability through structured workflows, standardised datasets, and tools that enable tracking samples and data across the biobanking workflow.
How to ensure equitable and efficient access to high-quality, FAIR samples for research?
3 MAKE VISIBLE & SHARE SAMPLES
We increase the visibility of biobanks and facilitate access to FAIR samples by connecting them to national and international catalogues and researcher-oriented services.
How to strengthen expertise and collaboration across the biobanking community?
4 EDUCATE & EMPOWER
We provide education for biobanking professionals through training, resources, and guidance to strengthen skills and expertise
5 CONNECT & SHARE PRACTICE
We bring together biobanks and experts to share experience, harmonise practices, and support each other through collaboration.
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