About Us - BioBank

MISSION

We strive to uphold excellence in quality, integrity, and innovation in every aspect of biorepository management, ensuring that each sample entrusted to us supports impactful scientific advancements

Preservation

Research Advancement

Collaboration

Ethical Standards

Data Integration

Our Vision

To be a globally recognized centre of excellence for the collection and preservation of high-quality blood and brain biospecimens. We aim to advance the understanding of human health, disease, and cause-of-death investigations, ultimately improving diagnostics, treatments, and prevention strategies.

Work Overflow

The principles that guide everything we do

Case Receiving (AIIMS Mortuary)

Cases are first received at the AIIMS Mortuary, where initial documentation and case identification are performed.

Verification of Case Details

Case details are cross-checked against the Police Inquest Report to confirm identity, cause of death, and relevant background information.

Screening for Eligibility

Each case is carefully evaluated to ensure it meets the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the biobank, focusing on ethical, clinical, and biosafety standards.

Psychological Autopsy and Informed Consent

A psychological autopsy is conducted with the relatives of the deceased to gather behavioral and mental health information. Informed consent is then obtained from the legal next of kin.

Sample Collection (Brain & Blood)

Following approval, biological samples including brain tissue and blood are systematically collected under sterile conditions for research and forensic use.

Sample Preservation and Storage

Collected samples are processed, preserved (fresh, frozen, or fixed), and securely stored in the biobank under controlled conditions (–80°C freezers or liquid nitrogen) to ensure long-term integrity.

Future Perspectivess

Our vision for shaping the future of research, diagnostics, and forensic science

Sample Diversity

Expand collections across varied populations, age groups, disease conditions, and forensic cases.

Advanced Technologies

Use NGS, proteomics, metabolomics, and AI-driven analytics for molecular insights.

Digital Biobank

Develop secure platforms with real-time access to specimen data for global research collaborations.

Forensic Applications

Advance molecular autopsy, DNA methylation profiling, and biomarker discovery.

Global Collaboration

Create standardized protocols, data-sharing frameworks, and joint international research projects.

Translational Research

Bridge laboratory findings to real-world applications in clinical care and public health.

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