The BioDataBank Core at BIDMC's Translational Research Hubs is a physical biorepository of deeply phenotyped human specimens that are linked to clinical diagnoses, a digital databank of cutting-edge omics and histological profiling generated from stored and annotated samples, and a virtual catalogue interface that will facilitate collaborations with industry and other academic centers with the aim to catalyze innovative biomedical research and discovery.
As a collective, the goal of the BioDataBank Core is to build a biobank of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)/BILH patient biospecimens & Omics data from our four Translational Research Hubs that are linked to clinical data for biomedical research directed towards advancing precision medicine.
The prospective collection of biospecimens is linked with clinical data from patients with conditions to facilitate drug target discovery, development of biomarkers, clinical drug development and academic activities. We will diversify the targeted biobank populations by engaging and collaborating with Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH)-associated community health centers.
Infrastructure Needs
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Laboratory Management Software
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Hardware – computers etc. Centrifuges and processing supplies
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Energy efficient freezers
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Sample collection materials
Existing Resources
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BIDMC InSPIRE Program – Hubs to accelerate research translation
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Clinical Research Center – processing and procedural support
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Disease-Based Centers of Excellence - recruitment
Repository Access
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BILH investigators and collaborators
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Prioritize Massachusetts-based
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Academic researchers
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Industry Partners