Panel for Biobank Assessment
The Panel for Biobank Assessment reviews the applications of candidate biobanks that want to submit their sample information in the RD-Connect Sample Catalogue. The panel considers them against a set of criteria to ensure they meet minimum quality assurance.
The RD-Connect Panel for Biobank Assessment is formed by experts with knowledge in:
- Biobanking;
- IT infrastructure and management;
- Current advances in scientific/clinical research in rare diseases
- Ethical, Legal and Social Issues (ELSI)
Panel members will participate in their personal capacity; the turnover will be on a 2- or 3-year basis and may be renewed once for further 2 years.
