Biobank Väst (BVCF)

Regional and national collaborations

University of Gothenburg (UGOT) and the Region Västra Götaland (VGR) collaborate on biobank issues through Biobank Väst, which operates as a unit within both the university's Core Facilities and Sahlgrenska University Hospital. Together, we offer regulatory and operational support for research projects.

The joint administrative biobank, Biobank Väst, is registered with number 890 at the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO). Biobank Väst is also one of the nodes within Biobank Sweden, which is a national infrastructure for biobanking.

Research support and advice

At the biobanks, you can get help with:

• Advice
• Biobank agreements and material transfer agreements
• Sample handling
• Storage and traceability of biobank samples
• DNA extraction
• PBMC extraction

Advice and biobank agreements

The biobanks provide advice, information, and education about the Biobank Act and biobank samples. We provide you with support for applications and establishment of biobank agreements as well as Material Transfer Agreements (MTA). We also offer guidance on formulating biobank-related parts in applications for ethical review, clinical trial applications, and information for research participants.

Support with sample handling

Biobank Väst offers services to facilitate the collection of high-quality biobank samples for research. We can assist with the handling, storage, and processing of samples. We can also provide information on existing sample collections, analysis platforms, sample quality, and how to transport biological material.

Within Biobank Sweden, appointed sample service coordinators (at universities or university hospitals) have the task to simplify research and harmonize biobank activities across the country. Contact us if you need advice and support for planning, collecting, and retrieving biobank samples in national studies.