ROLE OF LIMS IN OVERCOMING BIOREPOSITORY OPERATIONAL DATA MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES

Biobanks are an indispensable resource for molecular and genetic epidemiology, molecular pathology, pharmacogenomics, clinical and translational research. Biospecimens enable researchers to gain novel insights into the genetic components underlying a spectrum of diseases, test scientific hypotheses, identify novel biomarkers for drug discovery and to study drug responses. Biobanks face innumerable challenges on a day-to-day basis. These include maintaining infrastructure and equipment, managing large volumes of biospecimens and associated metadata, training personnel to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), regulatory guidelines and best practices, at the same time, minimizing operational costs, following regulatory guidelines and ensuring no data loss.

This webinar iterates the significance of biobanks in research and outlines the regulatory requirements of biobanks such as HIPAA, FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11, IRB, audit trail, etc. The webinar also highlights the factors to consider when sourcing biospecimens from biobanks, the challenges involved in managing massive volumes of samples and the associated data, such as demographics, clinical history, and informed consent. Furthermore, the webinar illustrates the role of a SaaS LIMS in the cloud to securely manage data, follow regulatory guidelines, enhance operational efficiency, maximize investment returns, and contribute to the sustainability of a biobank.

• Role of biobanks in research
• Data management, quality, regulatory, and operational challenges of biobanks
• Role of a LIMS in addressing such challenges at The University of Sheffield
• Benefits offered by a SaaS LIMS in the Cloud

Recommended attendees include Biobank Managers, Quality Managers, Research Scientists and Technicians.