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The ISBER Best Practices, Fifth Edition, A New Process for Relevance in an Evolving Landscape, presents the most effective practices for the management of biological and environmental specimen collections and repositories. These are either evidence-based or consensus-based practices for collection, long-term storage, retrieval and distribution of specimens. Download it in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish or purchase the hard copy on Amazon.

Biopreservation and Biobanking (BIO), ISBER’s official journal, is the first journal to provide a unifying forum for the peer-reviewed communication of recent advances in the emerging and evolving field of biospecimen procurement, processing, preservation, and banking. The journal publishes a range of original articles focusing on current challenges and problems related to the processing of macromolecules, cells, and tissues. It also explores the ethical, legal, and societal considerations surrounding biobanking and biorepository operation.

Browse the library of ISBER webinars. These live and on-demand educational events present a wide range discussion and information related to the biobanking field. Find the series that appeals to you and sign up today.

ISBER is pleased to partner with CTRNet to present the Essentials of Biobanking Course. The course provides a general overview of key issues in establishing, maintaining, and accessing a biobank. The education program includes 9 online modules designed to provide 'how-to' knowledge for researchers and biobankers. The estimated time to complete this course is 7-11 hours.

ISBER and ASCP BOC are proud to continue their partnership in offering the Qualification in Repository Science (QBRS). ISBER and ASCP BOC have combined forces to create a qualification exam that recognizes biobankers' skills on a global level.

Endorsed by ISBER, IBBL’s Biospecimen Proficiency Testing program is an external quality assessment tool to verify the precision and accuracy of your biospecimen testing methods, and the efficiency of your processing methods. At the end of the program, each participant will receive a performance report, a certificate of participation, and a label of participation.

Prepared by the Biobanking Workshops 101/201 Task Force - Debra Garcia, Dee McGarvey, and Marianne Henderson - these comprehensive sessions are designed to meet the needs of both early career and experienced professionals. Workshop 101 covers foundational principles, best practices, and operational standards, while Workshop 201 delves into advanced topics, emerging technologies, and complex challenges to deepen your expertise in biobanking.

Check out upcoming and recorded workshops

Identify areas that need improvement! The ISBER Biobank Assessment Tool (BAT) hosted by IMS assists repository operators in determining how well their repository follows the ISBER Best Practices for Repositories. The assessment is confidential and aimed at helping specimen collection centers strengthen their practices through the identification of areas in need of improvement.