To preserve and enhance the value of biological samples annotated with histopathological and clinical data, BIWAKO has established a Biological Resource Center (BRC) or “biobank”.

A BRC (biobank) manages biological samples and the data directly associated with them. The Biwako BRC stores human samples for the purpose of making them available to medical research, within a regulatory framework overseen by the French Ministry of Research.

The Biwako BRC provides:

• Digitized histopathology slides in multiple scanner formats
• Standard stainings (H&E, HES) and immunohistochemistry
• Paraffin blocks and blank slides for additional analyses

In partnership with clinical institutions, we offer clinically annotated samples (treatments received, therapeutic response, disease progression, survival), suitable for biomarker validation programs and translational research.

All activities are conducted in strict compliance with applicable regulations, supported by a structured quality management system targeting ISO 20387 and ISO 9001 certification.

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Patient Rights
Patients are personally informed prior to the storage of their samples in the BRC. They can oppose it at any time by exercising their right to object with the healthcare professional who took care of them.