Samples, Images, Data

The BBMRI-NL biobank catalogue is a searchable database, containing information on several Dutch bio- and databanks. To date, there are over 200 bio- and data collections listed. Researchers can use the catalogue to search collections on specific disease types, Genome Wide Association Study (GWAS) data, types of biomaterials, and many other variables. Furthermore, the contact details for each biobank coordinator and information about conditions for the request and use of the data and materials are available. Read more

The BBMRI-NL Omics data set comprises -omics measures in blood of participants in 29 Dutch cohorts. Genetic, epigenetic, transcriptome and metabolome data are available of approximately 3,500 samples. The BBMRI Omics data set is the joint collection of the GoNL consortium, BIOS Consortium and the Metabolomics Consortium. Read more

The Request Portal Podium is an online one-stop-shop to request samples, images and data from multiple national health registries, health databases, image archives and biobanks.  Read more

The PALGA portal offers researchers and pathology labs an easy way of requesting and managing pathology data, samples and/or clinical data. By offering a one-stop-shop, researchers now no longer have to send out multiple requests to multiple labs but can request data from one central point in the Netherlands. By allowing for and stimulating optimal, safe and shared use of available pathology tissues and data, the PALGA portal improves efficiency of research and makes data collection quick and easy.

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OpenSpecimen is a free and open source Biobank Information Management System (BIMS) that facilitates ‘check-in’, ‘check-out’, and sample tracking of collected biomaterials. The main functionality of OpenSpecimen is sample management.  OpenSpecimen is highly configurable and customizable. E.g., adding custom fields or custom forms can be done in minutes by a non-IT person.  Read more