{"id":320,"date":"2023-03-17T20:19:38","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T20:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcchrmicro.wpengine.com\/?page_id=320"},"modified":"2026-03-06T22:07:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T22:07:53","slug":"researchers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/researchers\/","title":{"rendered":"For Researchers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-container--full fndry-pt--md-3 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-pb--md-6 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2 fndry-pb--sm-3\" style=\"--fndry-bg:var(--fndry-color-tertiaryLight)\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-align--center fndry-justify--sm-center fndry-justify--between\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--md-10 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-pl--2 fndry-pb--5 fndry-pt--5 fndry-pt--md-2 fndry-pb--md-2 fndry-pr--md-0 fndry-pl--md-0\">\n\t<div class=\"breadcrumbs align fndry-pb--2 wp-block-bcn-breadcrumb-trail has-text-color has-background \" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\">\n\t<span><\/span>\n\t<span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to BC Children&#039;s Hospital BioBank.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\" class=\"home\" ><span property=\"name\">BC Children&#039;s Hospital BioBank<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span><span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to News &amp; Events.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/?page_id=1229\" class=\"post-root post post-post\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">News &amp; Events<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"2\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"fndry-heading\">For Researchers<\/h1><p class=\"fndry-paragraph fndry-text-bannerIntro20\">The aim of the BC Children\u2019s Hospital BioBank is to provide researchers with high quality samples.<\/p><\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--5 fndry-col--md-12\">\n\t<figure  class=\"fndry-image fndry-mb--0\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%;--img-height-all:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2627\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/files\/2025\/11\/biobank-researchers.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/files\/2025\/11\/biobank-researchers.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/files\/2025\/11\/biobank-researchers-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/files\/2025\/11\/biobank-researchers-768x651.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-pt--5 fndry-pb--5 fndry-pr--md-1 fndry-pl--md-1 fndry-pt--md-3 fndry-pb--md-3 fndry-pt--sm-0 fndry-pb--sm-0 fndry-mt--sm-3 fndry-mb--sm-3\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--10 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2 fndry-pt--md-4 fndry-pb--md-4 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col fndry-align--start fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<h2 class=\"fndry-heading\">Information for researchers<\/h2><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">The aim of the BC Children\u2019s Hospital BioBank is to provide researchers with high quality samples obtained from patients in an ethical manner. Patients give their consent for their samples to be used in research projects.<\/p><h3 class=\"fndry-heading\">How the BioBank can support your research<\/h3><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">In addition to providing access to samples, the BioBank offers a range of services, including:<\/p><ul  class=\"fndry-list fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col\"><li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tSample processing and aliquoting<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tDe-identification and labelling<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tSecure storage and documentation<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tCoordination of sample collection and consent<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tShipping services<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">New services that will soon be available at the BioBank:<\/p><ul  class=\"fndry-list fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col\"><li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tTissue microarray (TMA) construction<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tSlide scanning<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">The BioBank team works closely with researchers to streamline the process and ensure your study meets ethical and logistical requirements.<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Click on the buttons below for more information about our services.<\/p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/files\/2026\/03\/20250820-biobank-fees-services.pdf\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-690d2202f0840\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-mb--3 fndry-btn-secondaryButton\">Summary of Services and Fees<\/a><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/files\/2026\/03\/bcchb-brochure-researchers-29-jun-2023.pdf\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-690d2240f0841\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-mb--3 fndry-btn-secondaryButton\">Researchers Brochure<\/a><h3 class=\"fndry-heading\">What\u2019s available at the BioBank?<\/h3><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">The BioBank holds a diverse inventory of samples, including:<\/p><ul  class=\"fndry-list fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col\"><li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tPlasma and serum<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tUrine-derived products<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tCerebrospinal fluid<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tSolid tissue and mononuclear cells<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tStem cell bags<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tMaternal samples from pregnancy and childbirth<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tCOVID-19-related samples<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Each sample is collected, processed, and stored under rigorous quality standards in a secure, 24\/7-monitored facility.<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Click on the buttons below for a complete list of samples available and more information on the application procedure for obtaining samples.<\/p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/researchers\/samples-available\/\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-690d229bf084c\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-mb--3 fndry-btn-secondaryButton\">Samples Available<\/a><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/researchers\/application-procedure\/\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-690d22bcf084d\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-mb--3 fndry-btn-secondaryButton\">Application Procedure<\/a><h2 class=\"fndry-heading\">FAQs for Researchers<\/h2><section  class=\"fndry-accordion default\" style=\"--contentColor:var(--fndry-color-black)\">\n    <div  class=\"fndry-js-accordion\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion\">\n\t\t<div  class=\"fndry-accordion-block\" data-fndry-accordion-index=\"0\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-entry\">\n    <div\n\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__entry\">\n        <button\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-pt--1 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--1 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__label fndry-align--center\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-label\">\n            <span\n\t\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-container fndry-d--flex fndry-align--center fndry-justify--space-between fndry-flex--row\" style=\"--fndryLabelGap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-heading fndry-text-h4ColumnTitle20\">1. What is a BioBank?<\/h3>            <\/span>\n\t\t\t                <svg class=\"fndry-accordion-block__icon fndry-accordion-block__icon--rotate\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                     xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M432 256c0 13-11 24-24 24H248v160a24 24 0 0 1-48 0V280H40a24 24 0 1 1 0-48h160V72a24 24 0 0 1 48 0v160h160c13 0 24 11 24 24z\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n\t\t\t        <\/button>\n        <div\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__content fndry-collapse--hidden\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-content\"        >\n            <div  class=\"fndry-pt--0 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--2 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">The BCCH BioBank is a Canadian Tissue Repository Network (CTRNet) certified institutional biobank that collects biological samples and clinical information from women and children at BC Women\u2019s &#038; Children\u2019s Hospitals.<\/p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-accordion-block\" data-fndry-accordion-index=\"1\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-entry\">\n    <div\n\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__entry\">\n        <button\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-pt--1 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--1 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__label fndry-align--center\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-label\">\n            <span\n\t\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-container fndry-d--flex fndry-align--center fndry-justify--space-between fndry-flex--row\" style=\"--fndryLabelGap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-heading fndry-text-h4ColumnTitle20\">2. How does the BioBank help scientist\u2019s research?<\/h3>            <\/span>\n\t\t\t                <svg class=\"fndry-accordion-block__icon fndry-accordion-block__icon--rotate\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                     xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M432 256c0 13-11 24-24 24H248v160a24 24 0 0 1-48 0V280H40a24 24 0 1 1 0-48h160V72a24 24 0 0 1 48 0v160h160c13 0 24 11 24 24z\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n\t\t\t        <\/button>\n        <div\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__content fndry-collapse--hidden\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-content\"        >\n            <div  class=\"fndry-pt--0 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--2 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">The BioBank allows researchers to access a collection of samples and data after being approved by the research ethics board (REB). This enables research to be conducted using high quality samples that have already been ethically and systematically sourced, without needing to recruit participants prospectively.<\/p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-accordion-block\" data-fndry-accordion-index=\"2\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-entry\">\n    <div\n\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__entry\">\n        <button\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-pt--1 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--1 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__label fndry-align--center\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-label\">\n            <span\n\t\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-container fndry-d--flex fndry-align--center fndry-justify--space-between fndry-flex--row\" style=\"--fndryLabelGap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-heading fndry-text-h4ColumnTitle20\">3. Where is the BC Children\u2019s Hospital BioBank located?<\/h3>            <\/span>\n\t\t\t                <svg class=\"fndry-accordion-block__icon fndry-accordion-block__icon--rotate\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                     xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M432 256c0 13-11 24-24 24H248v160a24 24 0 0 1-48 0V280H40a24 24 0 1 1 0-48h160V72a24 24 0 0 1 48 0v160h160c13 0 24 11 24 24z\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n\t\t\t        <\/button>\n        <div\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__content fndry-collapse--hidden\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-content\"        >\n            <div  class=\"fndry-pt--0 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--2 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">The BC Children\u2019s Hospital BioBank is located on the campus of BC Children&#8217;s Hospital (BCCH) and BC Women\u2019s Hospital (BCWH) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.<\/p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-accordion-block\" data-fndry-accordion-index=\"3\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-entry\">\n    <div\n\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__entry\">\n        <button\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-pt--1 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--1 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__label fndry-align--center\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-label\">\n            <span\n\t\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-container fndry-d--flex fndry-align--center fndry-justify--space-between fndry-flex--row\" style=\"--fndryLabelGap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-heading fndry-text-h4ColumnTitle20\">4. What type of samples does the BioBank collect?<\/h3>            <\/span>\n\t\t\t                <svg class=\"fndry-accordion-block__icon fndry-accordion-block__icon--rotate\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                     xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M432 256c0 13-11 24-24 24H248v160a24 24 0 0 1-48 0V280H40a24 24 0 1 1 0-48h160V72a24 24 0 0 1 48 0v160h160c13 0 24 11 24 24z\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n\t\t\t        <\/button>\n        <div\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__content fndry-collapse--hidden\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-content\"        >\n            <div  class=\"fndry-pt--0 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--2 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">The BioBank collects samples such as blood, tissue, bone marrow, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, saliva, and pregnancy-related samples such as placenta, cord blood, and maternal blood from patients who are seeking care at either BCCH or BCWH. Collected samples are often further processed and stored as their derivatives such as plasma, peripheral blood mononuclear cells, serum, and cryopreserved cells. Samples are aliquoted into multiple tubes to potentially fuel multiple research studies.<\/p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-accordion-block\" data-fndry-accordion-index=\"4\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-entry\">\n    <div\n\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__entry\">\n        <button\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-pt--1 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--1 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__label fndry-align--center\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-label\">\n            <span\n\t\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-container fndry-d--flex fndry-align--center fndry-justify--space-between fndry-flex--row\" style=\"--fndryLabelGap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-heading fndry-text-h4ColumnTitle20\">5. What services does the BioBank offer?<\/h3>            <\/span>\n\t\t\t                <svg class=\"fndry-accordion-block__icon fndry-accordion-block__icon--rotate\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                     xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M432 256c0 13-11 24-24 24H248v160a24 24 0 0 1-48 0V280H40a24 24 0 1 1 0-48h160V72a24 24 0 0 1 48 0v160h160c13 0 24 11 24 24z\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n\t\t\t        <\/button>\n        <div\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__content fndry-collapse--hidden\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-content\"        >\n            <div  class=\"fndry-pt--0 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--2 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">The BCCH BioBank offers sample processing, sample storage, patient recruitment, data collection, and data retrieval on a fee-for-service basis. The BioBank has experience supporting PI-initiated studies, as well as industry-sponsored clinical trials.<\/p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-accordion-block\" data-fndry-accordion-index=\"5\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-entry\">\n    <div\n\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__entry\">\n        <button\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-pt--1 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--1 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__label fndry-align--center\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-label\">\n            <span\n\t\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-container fndry-d--flex fndry-align--center fndry-justify--space-between fndry-flex--row\" style=\"--fndryLabelGap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-heading fndry-text-h4ColumnTitle20\">6. Who can I ask if I want to know more?<\/h3>            <\/span>\n\t\t\t                <svg class=\"fndry-accordion-block__icon fndry-accordion-block__icon--rotate\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                     xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M432 256c0 13-11 24-24 24H248v160a24 24 0 0 1-48 0V280H40a24 24 0 1 1 0-48h160V72a24 24 0 0 1 48 0v160h160c13 0 24 11 24 24z\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n\t\t\t        <\/button>\n        <div\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__content fndry-collapse--hidden\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-content\"        >\n            <div  class=\"fndry-pt--0 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--2 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">You can email the BioBank at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:biobank@cw.bc.ca\">biobank@cw.bc.ca<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-accordion-block\" data-fndry-accordion-index=\"6\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-entry\">\n    <div\n\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__entry\">\n        <button\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-pt--1 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--1 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__label fndry-align--center\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-label\">\n            <span\n\t\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-container fndry-d--flex fndry-align--center fndry-justify--space-between fndry-flex--row\" style=\"--fndryLabelGap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-heading fndry-text-h4ColumnTitle20\">7. How does the BioBank store samples?<\/h3>            <\/span>\n\t\t\t                <svg class=\"fndry-accordion-block__icon fndry-accordion-block__icon--rotate\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                     xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M432 256c0 13-11 24-24 24H248v160a24 24 0 0 1-48 0V280H40a24 24 0 1 1 0-48h160V72a24 24 0 0 1 48 0v160h160c13 0 24 11 24 24z\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n\t\t\t        <\/button>\n        <div\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__content fndry-collapse--hidden\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-content\"        >\n            <div  class=\"fndry-pt--0 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--2 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Samples are stored and preserved in -80 oC freezers or -120 oC liquid nitrogen in the BioBank facility. Each sample has a specific code so that it can be easily located. The BioBank adheres to strict and specific standard operating procedures to ensure all samples are processed and stored in a similar manner. This is important because it allows for a controlled research environment and high-quality specimens. Samples are kept in the BioBank indefinitely, or until they are no longer of scientific value.<\/p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-accordion-block\" data-fndry-accordion-index=\"7\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-entry\">\n    <div\n\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__entry\">\n        <button\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-pt--1 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--1 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__label fndry-align--center\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-label\">\n            <span\n\t\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-container fndry-d--flex fndry-align--center fndry-justify--space-between fndry-flex--row\" style=\"--fndryLabelGap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-heading fndry-text-h4ColumnTitle20\">8. Who has access to these samples? Who determines what studies are done?<\/h3>            <\/span>\n\t\t\t                <svg class=\"fndry-accordion-block__icon fndry-accordion-block__icon--rotate\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                     xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M432 256c0 13-11 24-24 24H248v160a24 24 0 0 1-48 0V280H40a24 24 0 1 1 0-48h160V72a24 24 0 0 1 48 0v160h160c13 0 24 11 24 24z\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n\t\t\t        <\/button>\n        <div\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__content fndry-collapse--hidden\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-content\"        >\n            <div  class=\"fndry-pt--0 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--2 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">The BioBank was established to advance medical research and therapies for numerous diseases. Scientists who want to access both pediatric and maternal biological samples for their research studies must apply to the BioBank, where a scientific committee assesses the merit of the research. In addition to obtaining approval from the BioBank, researchers must also have their research study approved by a Research Ethics Board (REB) before they receive samples from the BioBank. The studies must meet certain strict ethical guidelines and international standards of good medical research practices.<\/p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-accordion-block\" data-fndry-accordion-index=\"8\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-entry\">\n    <div\n\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__entry\">\n        <button\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-pt--1 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--1 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__label fndry-align--center\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-label\">\n            <span\n\t\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-container fndry-d--flex fndry-align--center fndry-justify--space-between fndry-flex--row\" style=\"--fndryLabelGap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-heading fndry-text-h4ColumnTitle20\">9. Will researchers be able to access participant data?<\/h3>            <\/span>\n\t\t\t                <svg class=\"fndry-accordion-block__icon fndry-accordion-block__icon--rotate\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                     xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M432 256c0 13-11 24-24 24H248v160a24 24 0 0 1-48 0V280H40a24 24 0 1 1 0-48h160V72a24 24 0 0 1 48 0v160h160c13 0 24 11 24 24z\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n\t\t\t        <\/button>\n        <div\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__content fndry-collapse--hidden\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-content\"        >\n            <div  class=\"fndry-pt--0 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--2 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">The confidentiality of the patient is protected by the BioBank. General information such as patient\u2019s gender, age and type of disease may be given to a researcher; however, identifying information such as patient\u2019s name, birth date, and personal healthcare number (PHN) will not be shared with researchers. The BioBank staff removes all personal information from a sample and replaces it with a non-identifying code, which is used to catalogue the sample and protect the patient\u2019s anonymity.<\/p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-accordion-block\" data-fndry-accordion-index=\"9\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-entry\">\n    <div\n\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__entry\">\n        <button\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-pt--1 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--1 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__label fndry-align--center\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-label\">\n            <span\n\t\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-container fndry-d--flex fndry-align--center fndry-justify--space-between fndry-flex--row\" style=\"--fndryLabelGap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-heading fndry-text-h4ColumnTitle20\">10. Where is personal information kept?<\/h3>            <\/span>\n\t\t\t                <svg class=\"fndry-accordion-block__icon fndry-accordion-block__icon--rotate\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                     xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M432 256c0 13-11 24-24 24H248v160a24 24 0 0 1-48 0V280H40a24 24 0 1 1 0-48h160V72a24 24 0 0 1 48 0v160h160c13 0 24 11 24 24z\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n\t\t\t        <\/button>\n        <div\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__content fndry-collapse--hidden\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-content\"        >\n            <div  class=\"fndry-pt--0 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--2 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">The BioBank keeps all personal information in a secure database. Only trained BioBank staff can access this information. Strict security measures are in place to ensure that only authorized people are able to access the database.<\/p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-accordion-block\" data-fndry-accordion-index=\"10\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-entry\">\n    <div\n\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__entry\">\n        <button\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-pt--1 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--1 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__label fndry-align--center\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-label\">\n            <span\n\t\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-container fndry-d--flex fndry-align--center fndry-justify--space-between fndry-flex--row\" style=\"--fndryLabelGap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-heading fndry-text-h4ColumnTitle20\">11. Can samples be sent to researchers outside of Canada?<\/h3>            <\/span>\n\t\t\t                <svg class=\"fndry-accordion-block__icon fndry-accordion-block__icon--rotate\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                     xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M432 256c0 13-11 24-24 24H248v160a24 24 0 0 1-48 0V280H40a24 24 0 1 1 0-48h160V72a24 24 0 0 1 48 0v160h160c13 0 24 11 24 24z\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n\t\t\t        <\/button>\n        <div\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__content fndry-collapse--hidden\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-content\"        >\n            <div  class=\"fndry-pt--0 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--2 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Samples can be sent to researchers outside of Canada; however, samples will only be sent in a way that ensures participant information is not shared. The BioBank adheres to international standards of good medical research practices to ensure that the same strict protection of privacy in Canada applies to samples sent to other countries.<\/p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-accordion-block\" data-fndry-accordion-index=\"11\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-entry\">\n    <div\n\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__entry\">\n        <button\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-pt--1 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--1 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__label fndry-align--center\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-label\">\n            <span\n\t\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-container fndry-d--flex fndry-align--center fndry-justify--space-between fndry-flex--row\" style=\"--fndryLabelGap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-heading fndry-text-h4ColumnTitle20\">12. How will I be charged for the samples I am applying for?<\/h3>            <\/span>\n\t\t\t                <svg class=\"fndry-accordion-block__icon fndry-accordion-block__icon--rotate\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                     xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M432 256c0 13-11 24-24 24H248v160a24 24 0 0 1-48 0V280H40a24 24 0 1 1 0-48h160V72a24 24 0 0 1 48 0v160h160c13 0 24 11 24 24z\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n\t\t\t        <\/button>\n        <div\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__content fndry-collapse--hidden\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-content\"        >\n            <div  class=\"fndry-pt--0 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--2 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">The Biobank works on a cost-recovery basis meaning there is no profit earned from distributing these samples. Prices of samples are calculated based on factors such as processing time, rarity of sample, time needed for collection as well as other factors.<\/p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-accordion-block\" data-fndry-accordion-index=\"12\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-entry\">\n    <div\n\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__entry\">\n        <button\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-pt--1 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--1 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__label fndry-align--center\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-label\">\n            <span\n\t\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-container fndry-d--flex fndry-align--center fndry-justify--space-between fndry-flex--row\" style=\"--fndryLabelGap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-heading fndry-text-h4ColumnTitle20\">13. What types of research does the BioBank support?<\/h3>            <\/span>\n\t\t\t                <svg class=\"fndry-accordion-block__icon fndry-accordion-block__icon--rotate\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                     xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M432 256c0 13-11 24-24 24H248v160a24 24 0 0 1-48 0V280H40a24 24 0 1 1 0-48h160V72a24 24 0 0 1 48 0v160h160c13 0 24 11 24 24z\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n\t\t\t        <\/button>\n        <div\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__content fndry-collapse--hidden\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-content\"        >\n            <div  class=\"fndry-pt--0 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--2 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">The BioBank supports any research that has been ethically approved and has the potential to improve the lives of children, women, and their families in the future. This can include basic research studies as well as complex clinical trials. Research can be done through academic, industry, and government funded projects.<\/p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-accordion-block\" data-fndry-accordion-index=\"13\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-entry\">\n    <div\n\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__entry\">\n        <button\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-pt--1 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--1 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__label fndry-align--center\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-label\">\n            <span\n\t\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-container fndry-d--flex fndry-align--center fndry-justify--space-between fndry-flex--row\" style=\"--fndryLabelGap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-heading fndry-text-h4ColumnTitle20\">14. What if I discover an incidental finding as a result of my research with BioBank samples?<\/h3>            <\/span>\n\t\t\t                <svg class=\"fndry-accordion-block__icon fndry-accordion-block__icon--rotate\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                     xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M432 256c0 13-11 24-24 24H248v160a24 24 0 0 1-48 0V280H40a24 24 0 1 1 0-48h160V72a24 24 0 0 1 48 0v160h160c13 0 24 11 24 24z\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n\t\t\t        <\/button>\n        <div\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__content fndry-collapse--hidden\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-content\"        >\n            <div  class=\"fndry-pt--0 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--2 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">If a researcher discovers an incidental finding about a patient throughout the course of their research, we ask that the researcher contact both us and their research ethics board (REB) as soon as possible.\u00a0<\/p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-accordion-block\" data-fndry-accordion-index=\"14\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-entry\">\n    <div\n\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__entry\">\n        <button\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-pt--1 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--1 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__label fndry-align--center\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-label\">\n            <span\n\t\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-container fndry-d--flex fndry-align--center fndry-justify--space-between fndry-flex--row\" style=\"--fndryLabelGap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"fndry-accordion-block__label-heading fndry-text-h4ColumnTitle20\">15. Am I required to acknowledge the BioBank in any publications or presentations?<\/h3>            <\/span>\n\t\t\t                <svg class=\"fndry-accordion-block__icon fndry-accordion-block__icon--rotate\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                     xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M432 256c0 13-11 24-24 24H248v160a24 24 0 0 1-48 0V280H40a24 24 0 1 1 0-48h160V72a24 24 0 0 1 48 0v160h160c13 0 24 11 24 24z\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n\t\t\t        <\/button>\n        <div\n\t\t\t class=\"fndry-accordion-block__content fndry-collapse--hidden\" data-fndry-js=\"accordion-content\"        >\n            <div  class=\"fndry-pt--0 fndry-pr--1 fndry-pb--2 fndry-pl--1 fndry-accordion-block__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">In order to promote awareness and sustainability of the BCCH BioBank, we ask that all members of the scientific community that use our samples or services do acknowledge so in any presentations or publications that may come as a result of research that we have contributed to. Guidance on specific wording can be found in our shared agreement, or by contacting\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:biobank@cw.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">biobank@cw.bc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-container--full fndry-pt--md-3 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-pb--md-6 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2\" style=\"--fndry-bg:var(--fndry-color-light)\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-align--center fndry-justify--sm-center fndry-justify--between\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--md-10 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-pl--2 fndry-pb--5 fndry-pt--5 fndry-pt--md-2 fndry-pb--md-2\">\n\t<h2 class=\"fndry-heading\" style=\"color:var(--fndry-color-secondary)\">Contact Us<\/h2><p class=\"fndry-paragraph fndry-text-intro18\">For any inquiries about the BioBank, please contact us.<\/p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/contact\/\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-64b567d42514c\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-btn-secondaryButtonWArrow\">Contact<\/a><\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--5 fndry-d--md-none\">\n\t<figure  class=\"fndry-image fndry-mb--0\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%;--img-height-all:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2637\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/files\/2025\/11\/biobank-contact.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/files\/2025\/11\/biobank-contact.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/files\/2025\/11\/biobank-contact-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/files\/2025\/11\/biobank-contact-768x651.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"","fndry_alternate_title":"Alternate Title!"},"class_list":["post-320","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/320","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=320"}],"version-history":[{"count":41,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/320\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2753,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/320\/revisions\/2753"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/biobank\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}