Who owns the VIVO Biobank and how is it funded?
VIVO biobank is a national biobank funded by Cancer [...]
Is VIVO Biobank reliable?
The samples in VIVO Biobank are looked after very [...]
How many biobanks are there?
All ethically approved biobanks in the UK are required [...]
What is the biobanking standard?
Biobanks must meet the standards set out by the [...]
Are biobanks ethical?
Yes, biobanks in the UK are ethical. Biobanks need [...]
Is the VIVO Biobank part of the NHS?
Not entirely but we work very closely with the [...]
What are the types of biobanks?
Biobanks are either disease specific or non-disease specific. For [...]
What are the main components of biobanking?
Sample collection, processing, and storage. We also collect information [...]
What are the recommendations for biobanks?
Biobanks for human samples follow the recommendations set down [...]
