HCRI BioBank
The Intersection Of Medicine & Innovation
About HCRI BioBank
As a pioneering center of excellence at the Hadassah Cancer Research Institute (HCRI), the HCRI BioBank is a powerful symbol of our commitment to advancing medical research. Established in 2014, BioBank operates as a fundamental hub of innovation within the institute, connecting cutting-edge research to clinical applications, and pushing boundaries in the pursuit of breakthrough diagnostic and treatment methods.
Our Mission
Our BioBank serves as an essential platform that enables the early detection of cancer and other diseases, encourages the personalization of treatments, and even fosters disease prevention.
By preserving diverse human biological samples and making them accessible, we provide researchers with the tools they need to gain a thorough understanding of the biology of life-threatening diseases.
Our Services
At HCRI, we offer our collaborating researchers comprehensive support, ensuring the smooth progression of their studies.
Our services include:
Identifying appropriate potential patients according to the research protocol
Assisting with obtaining consent form signatures
Collecting required samples
Processing or preserving samples in accordance with specific protocols
ubmitting research approval applications to the Helsinki Committee
Partnership with MIDGAM
In our quest to drive medical innovation, we proudly participate as an active research partner in MIDGAM – The Israeli Biorepository Network for Research.
Along with four additional Israeli research hospitals, we work collaboratively to strengthen the potential of scientific discoveries and accelerate medical breakthroughs
Our Core Functions
Collecting targeted samples that align with internal research and external partner projects
Accelerating the development of diagnostic components for personalized medicine
Providing improved treatment options for patients
Processing and preserving samples for future studies
Conducting both prospective and retrospective studies
Promoting basic, epidemiological, and other scientific studies
Our Diverse Repository
The HCRI BioBank hosts an extensive collection of biological samples such as blood (plasma, serum, PBMC), tissue (normal/tumor), saliva, urine, and feces.
These samples, pivotal in the diagnosis of malignant and genetic diseases, empower research that aligns with both internal projects and collaborations
with external partners
Our Ethical Standards
The HCRI BioBank hosts an extensive collection of biological samples such as blood (plasma, serum, PBMC), tissue (normal/tumor), saliva, urine, and feces.
These samples, pivotal in the diagnosis of malignant and genetic diseases, empower research that aligns with both
internal projects and collaborations with external partners
