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A national infrastructure for biobanking

Biobank Sweden is not a biobank but a national infrastructure for biobanking where healthcare, academia, industry, and patient organisations collaborate to attain good healthcare and research.

Here on our website you can find information and documents regarding how to access samples in Swedish biobanks for research, method development or clinical trials.

Research Guide

In our digital guide you can learn all you need to know about how to apply for biological samples in Sweden.

Clinical trials and performance studies

Information about current regulations and how to apply for samples.

New Video Explains the Swedish Biobank Act

In a new video from Biobank Sweden, citizens can learn more about biobank samples. The video explains why samples are stored, how they are used in healthcare and research, and why they are important. The Swedish Biobank Act (2023:38) protects both samples and donors and emphasizes the importance of providing information to anyone who provide […]

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Interview on Digital Biobank Applications: “We are aiming for a partial release in early 2026”

To simplify the process of applying for biobank samples while reducing the number of forms and documents, Biobank Sweden is looking to digitalize the entire application process. We have met with Hanna Fransson, Product Owner of SBR (the Swedish Biobank Registry), who is leading the work of digitalizing the biobank applications. Hello Hanna! How is […]

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Bild på en mänsklig hand vid en bärbar dator. Inklippt porträttbild på Hanna Fransson.

New guide regarding sample handling in national studies

The guide “Sample handling in national studies” is now available for download. The guide contains a schematic overview of important steps for studies wishing to collect biobank samples from multiple locations around Sweden. Biobank Sweden’s Sample Service Coordinators have well-established networks and are familiar with the procedures and services, as well as sample and data […]

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Guide för nationella studier
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Why are biobanks so important?

In these interviews, reseachers share their personal reflections on how biobanks aid research and the development of improved healthcare.

Jonas Halfvarsson

New personalized treatment for IBD

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Jonas Halfvarson
Eskil Degsell

Involving patients more leads to better care

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Joar Franzén

Improved preventive treatment for stomach cancer

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Fotografi på Joar Franzén

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