The Confederation of Cancer Biobanks (CCB) is a consortium of organisations based in the UK that are involved in the development, management and use of biobank resources for cancer research. The CCB was officially launched in October 2006 at the NCRI Cancer Conference - see press release here.
The Confederation aims to promote and disseminate a collective view on best practices for biobanks and to promote transfer of knowledge and experiences between banks. While individual banks retain their full autonomy, the Confederation's vision is to work towards a seamless operation so that sample users experience what appears to be a single virtual biobank for the collection and distribution of biosamples for cancer research.
The CCB has produced 2 documents, the Guiding Principles and Memorandum of Understanding which together outline the essence of the Confederation and the principles to which members have agreed to adhere. Both documents may be subject to further development as the Confederation evolves.
Access to samples and data for cancer research
The NCRI is soliciting views on the elements of policies and agreements for access to samples and data for cancer research.
To view the consultation documents please click here.
On 15/16 January 2008 the CCB hosted 'Quality Matters: a workshop for biobankers' in London
CCB Members
- CamUro-Onc Biorepository
- Candis Cancer Tissue Bank Research Centre
- Central England Haemato-oncology Research Bank
- Glasgow Biobank
- Human Biomaterials Resource Centre
- Northern Ireland Tumour Bank
- onCore UK
- Tayside Tissue Bank
- UK DNA Banking Network
- Wales Cancer Bank