Research biobanks and related research projects
A research biobank is a collection of human biological samples used for research. A research biobank is established when material is removed from a diagnostic or treatment biobank for a specific research project, or when new biological material is collected prospectively for research purposes. The latter is referred to as a general or thematic biobank without a specific research project attached to it; the goal is that research projects will be able to apply to use this material.
Research biobanks must have external approval from REC, internal approval from the department, and written patient consent allowing use of samples for research purposes.
Our department has a number of ongoing REC-approved biobank-based research projects, as well as REC-approved general (thematic) biobanks. They are listed here:
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Project owner |
Research project title |
REC#; project period |
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Klaus Beiske |
Biological markers in neuroepithelial CNS tumors in children |
2011/1903; 01.08.2011 - 31.12.2027 |
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Klaus Beiske |
Biological markers in neuroepithelial CNS tumors in adults |
2011/1329; 01.08.2011 - 01.01.2030 |
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Ben Davidson |
General (thematic) research biobank – Gynecological tumors |
2016/2237; start date for collection of material: 01.07.2003 |
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Paula De Angelis |
Cell biological investigations of gastrointestinal tract neoplasias |
2015/628; 17.04.2015-31.12.2025 |
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Paula De Angelis |
Cell biological characterizations and prognostic markers of skin neoplasias |
2015/1213; 23.06.2015 - 31.12.2025 |
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Vivi Flørenes |
General (thematic) research biobank – Malignant Melanoma |
2014/2208; start date for collection of material: 06.06.2006 |
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Vivi Flørenes |
Molecular and functional characterization of malignant melanoma |
2015/2434; 01.01.2016 - 01.01.2025 |
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Guttorm Haraldsen |
Blood vessel changes in inflammation and cancer (Endothelial cell biobank) |
2014/298 S-05152a; 02.07.2015 - 31.12.2025 |
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Frode Jahnsen |
Studies on graft-versus-host-disease in bone marrow transplanted patients |
2016/1990; 01.09.2016 - 31.12.2024 |
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Frode Jahnsen |
Studies on the local immune system in the gut |
2017/2256; 01.12.2017 - 31.10.2027 |
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Henrik Reims/ Bård Røsok (Kir. avd.) |
Thematic research and quality register with biobank for diseases of liver and bile ducts at Oslo University Hospital |
2013/425; approval granted until 31.12.2030 |
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Henrik Reims/ Arild Nesbakken (Kir. avd.) |
SMART--included in quality records with biobank for diseases of liver and bile ducts at Oslo University Hospital |
2010/592, 2010/359 and 2010/1805; approval period 2005 - 2027 |
Please contact the project owner directly about collaboration possibilities. Note: REC must be informed about all project changes, including the addition of new collaborators.
More information about research biobanking can be found at https://www.ous-research.no/biobank/, courtesy of the Department for Research Administration & Biobanking (Research Support Unit at Oslo University Hospital).