Biobanks in the Era of Digital Medicine

Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2018 May;103(5):761-762. doi: 10.1002/cpt.968. Epub 2017 Dec 29.

Abstract

Digitalization is currently permeating virtually all sectors of modern societies, including biomedical research and medical care. At the same time, biobanks engaged in the long-term storage of biological samples that are fit for purpose have become key drivers in both fields. The present article highlights some of the challenges and opportunities that biobanking is facing in the current proverbial "era of digitalization."

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biological Specimen Banks
  • Biomedical Research / methods*
  • Humans
  • Precision Medicine / methods