The Bioethics Committee
On October 14, 2024, the Bioethics Committee at the Medical University of Warsaw issued a positive opinion on the research project entitled
"Research Project on Biobanking of Biological Material for Research Purposes - establishment and development of the Biobank LBBK-WUM",
recognizing that it complies with the applicable scientific and ethical principles and is approved for implementation.
Quality Management
The Biobank Laboratory for Cell Research and Application (LBBK) of Medical University of Warsaw operates in accordance with the highest international biobanking standards, developed and recommended by BBMRI-ERIC, and is based on the ISO 9001 and ISO 20387 standards, ensuring the quality of services and the security of cooperation with partners and clients.
In daily operations, we use the modern BBMS (BioBank Management System) IT system, which enables effective management of key biobanking processes. The use of this system guarantees the highest level of quality in the collection, storage, characterization and sharing of biological resources.
The Biobank's collections meet the requirements of the document "Quality Standards for Polish Biobanks v.2.0", and in the case of samples obtained from the Manufacturing Facility, also comply with the strict requirements of the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standard. All samples come from donors who have given their informed consent for biobanking. This applies to both non-invasive material (e.g. saliva, menstrual blood) and waste material obtained during diagnostic procedures, or surgeries, as well as from the Tissue and Cell Bank operating within our Manufacturing Facility.
Mission
The mission of the Biobank LBBK - WUM is to collect, process and provide biological material – cells and tissues of various origins – while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. Thanks to a rich collection of high-quality samples, the Biobank supports the scientific community and the biomedical industry in conducting reliable and reproducible scientific and development research, including studies on new drugs, medical devices and diagnostic solutions, including those for in vitro diagnostics.
Goals
The main goal of the LBBK Biobank is to create and develop high-quality collections of well-characterized biological material samples to support:
• basic and preclinical research,
• clinical trials of drugs and therapies,
• clinical evaluation of medical devices,
• research projects in the field of biomedicine and personalized medicine.
The Biobank LBBK - WUM contributes to enhancing the credibility and quality of scientific research, supporting the development of modern medicine and innovative therapies.
