Gaslini Biobank

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Description

The Biobank started its activity in 1983 as a unit of the Laboratory of Human Genetics of Galliera Hospital in Genoa In January 2019 the Biobank moved to Istituto G. Gaslini. Since May 2020 it has been merged with the Biobank of cell lines and DNA from patients affected by genetic diseases established at Gaslini hospital in 1976. Both Biobanks were set up at laboratories engaged in diagnosis and research of genetic diseases, including rare ones, and have made full use of the interrelated laboratory activities to collect well-documented samples and associated data. Since 1993, they have served as core facilities supported by the Telethon Foundation, thus has allowed the organisation of sample-related data in dedicated databases and the launch of online sample catalogues. A significant milestone occurred in 2007 when both biobanks became founding members of the Telethon Network of Genetic Biobanks (TNGB), subsequently partnering with Eurobiobank and joining the Italian node of BBMRI-ERIC in 2014. Locally, the biobanks were officially recognized by the Liguria Region in 2010. . Presently, the unified biobank manages over 19000 samples (cell lines, serum, plasma, PBMC, urine, CSF and DNA samples) representing more than 200 distinct genetic defects. The Biobank operates in accordance with current regulations and its quality system has been accreditated according to ISO 20387 standard since April 2025.