[Current legal framework conditions for running and utilization of biobanks : part 1: legal principles]

Chirurg. 2013 Sep;84(9):785-93. doi: 10.1007/s00104-013-2606-9.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Research biomaterial banks (biobanks) are institutions which collect and prepare samples of human bodily substances (e.g. cells, tissues, body fluids and isolates from them), store personal, health and problem-related data of donors, collate samples and data and make them available in a suitable form for research purposes. The valid legal norms for the utilization and running of biobanks are complex and sometimes necessitate an assessment by the legal guardian.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biological Specimen Banks / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Biomedical Research / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Computer Security / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Confidentiality / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Cross-Cultural Comparison
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • Human Experimentation / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Humans
  • Informed Consent / legislation & jurisprudence
  • National Health Programs / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Tissue Donors / legislation & jurisprudence