The high cost of biosamples makes preservation crucial. Sustainable practices ensure efficient preservation, maximizing research potential and reducing the need for re-procurement.
Sustainable best practices are critical for ensuring the long-term efficiency and success of biobanking. The high cost of procuring biosamples makes their preservation a priority. Imagine a biobank managing a diverse collection of valuable samples—ranging from rare disease tissues to genetic material—each collected at great expense. Without sustainable management, there is a risk that these samples could degrade or be lost due to improper storage or mismanagement, leading to costly re-procurement.
To avoid these risks, biobanks must implement sustainable practices such as:
• Optimizing storage conditions to preserve biosample integrity.
• Conducting regular audits to check sample quality and ensure they are still usable.
• Reducing waste through efficient resource management to maximize the lifespan of each sample.
For instance, a biobank might adopt a regular re-labeling and inventory check process to ensure that samples are correctly labeled, well-organized, and readily accessible for future research. These simple yet effective measures not only preserve the samples but also result in significant cost savings by reducing the need for new sample collection.
Ultimately, sustainable biobanking practices support the long-term viability of biobanks, maximize the value of every biosample, and enhance their contribution to scientific discovery.
