Integrated Unit of Biobanks and Biomodels

With the aim of accelerating translational research by offering a comprehensive solution to the research community, currently the following Research Support Platforms dependent on SERGAS and the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) are constituted as a unicentric integrated unit BIOBANK AND BIOMODELS:

• Biobank CHUS – Máximo Fraga
• Platform of Biovalidation, Biofabrication and 3D Printing (BBI-3D) – Rodolfo Gómez
• Experimental Biomedicine Centre of the University of Santiago de Compostela (CEBEGA) – Anxo Vidal

It is a unique structure made up of these three units with the main objective of accelerating translational research. It is precisely the close relationship between the units that sustains its unique value and its potential to offer a broad portfolio of services to the research community.

Organization

The IDIS Biobank and Biomodels Integrated Unit emerged as an initiative of the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII), within the ISCIII Platforms to Support R&D&I in Biomedicine and Health Sciences, specifically linked to the Biobanks and Biomodels Platform, from the State Agency Call (AES2020). This platform is made up of 35 units distributed throughout the Spanish geography, being coordinated by the Foundation Institute of Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC).

The Unit, like the Platform, offers a common portfolio of services through a single window. To request human samples for research, and/or any other service, please fill out the sample and service request form that you will find in the Services section and send it to us at the following address: biobanco.apa.santiago@sergas.es

See more information about the National Platform of Biobanks and Biomodels here.

How we work?

This unique structure offers a complete circle in which the Biobank provides biological samples, characterized molecularly and histologically, which can be transferred directly to researchers or, depending on their needs, cultured and processed for use in 2D, 3D in vitro models and animal models.

Similarly, in the event that researchers already have samples to work with, the possibility of accessing only the 2D, 3D or animal modeling service is offered.

There is a Scientific Committee, made up of the directors of each of the units that are integrated, which is responsible for the strategic orientation of the Unit and ensures compliance with the objectives, as well as the continuous improvement of the quality of the services provided.

The Biobank’s portfolio of services goes beyond the mere provision of samples in the strict sense. It is a versatile portfolio of services, adjustable to the needs of each research project:

• Access to retrospective and prospective collections of samples and clinical data
• Sample preservation (blocks, cryomoles, cryovials, tubes and slides at -80°C, -150°C and/or room temperature)
• Sample processing:
  • Aliquoted
  • Nucleic Acid Extraction
  • Cell/tissue cryopreservation
  • Establishment of primary cell cultures and immortalizations for the generation of cell lines
  • Immunohistochemical and molecular determinations
  • Preparation of Tissue Micro Arrays (TMA)
  • Tissue staining
  • Quick deep freeze
  • Quality controls
  • Temporary storage of collections
  • Transfer of samples and clinical data
  • Scientific-technical and ethical-legal advice
  • Training

Services offered by the Biovalidation, Biofabrication and 3D Printing Unit (BBI-3D):

ORGANOIDS

-Design and establishment of 2D, 3D and ‘Organ on a chip’ models
-Development of customised in vitro experimental designs (pharmacological evaluation, toxicity, anabolism, etc.)

3D PRINTING

-Advice to the user from obtaining clinical images, segmentation process and type of impression
-3D printing (anatomical models, prototyping parts, biochips, etc.)

For more information: www.bbi3d.es

• Services offered by the Centre for Experimental Biomedicine of the University of Santiago de Compostela (CEBEGA):

  ANIMAL MODELS

  -Models of heterotopic or orthotopic xenografts in mice
  -Toxicity tests
  -Distribution tests in rodents
  -Therapeutic efficacy trials under design
  -Monitoring of cells, biomaterials and/or tissues implanted by imaging techniques
  -Taking of ante- and post-mortem samples

  For more information: cebega@usc.es

The CHUS Biobank has various Informed Consent models available depending on the objective of obtaining the samples. These models have been approved by the Autonomous Research Ethics Committee (CAEI) of Galicia.

All documents consist of two parts:

Information sheet for patients participating in biomedical research: explaining the purpose of obtaining the samples, the samples and associated information that will be requested from the donor, the possible inconveniences of obtaining those samples, the donation conditions , how confidentiality is guaranteed, how the data will be processed, possible restrictions on the use of the samples and the possibility of obtaining relevant information on the results of the research.
Informed Consent: where the participant signs if they consent to donate their sample for biomedical research.
The Informed Consent will be issued in 2 copies: one of them will be delivered to the donor and the other will be kept in the center where the sample is obtained, that is, in the Biobank.

Below you can download the consent models that we currently have:

Informed Consent for Biobank

IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: Forms of consent to deposit in the Biobank, during the COVID-19 pandemic, surpluses of diagnostic origin as well as a small additional blood sample if necessary and provided that the circumstances of the process allow it with zero risk to the patient’s health.

CI Biobanks V. adults (GL)
CI Biobanks V. adults (ES)
CI Biobanks V. minors 12-18 years (ES)
CI Biobanks V. minors 12-18 years (GL)
CI Biobanks V. under 12 years (ES)
CI Biobanks V. under 12 years (GL)

OUTSIDE THE CONTEXT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: Forms of consent to deposit diagnostic surpluses in the Biobank.

CI Biobanks V. adults (GL)
CI Biobanks V. adults (ES)
CI Biobanks V. minors 12-18 years (GL)
CI Biobanks V. minors 12-18 years (ES)
CI Biobanks V. under 12 years (GL)
CI Biobanks V. under 12 years (ES)

Biobank fees

The samples stored by the biobanks are transferred non-profit to researchers who request them for biomedical research purposes. Only the costs of obtaining, maintaining and processing will be passed on.

Depending on the affiliation of the requesting Principal Investigator and the source of funding for the project, three types of fees are differentiated:

Rate 1: Applied to researchers belonging to the Galician Health Service/Galician Research Institutes. public promoter.

Rate 2: Applied to researchers belonging to public bodies and non-profit entities. public promoter.

Rate 3: Applied to private entities (regardless of IP affiliation)

(Updated by the IDIS Board of Trustees in June 2021)

Biobank fees

BBI-3D fees: rate information contacting bbi3d@mpgroup.es

CEBEGA fees