SDN Biobank: Bioresource of Human Samples Associated with Functional and/or Morphological Bioimaging Results for the Study of Oncological, Cardiological, Neurological, and Metabolic Diseases

Abstract

SDN Biobank is a not-for-profit service unit. Initially, it was established by the IRCCS SDN in 2012 as a collection of serum and plasma samples from patients who underwent advanced bioimaging exams, such as those performed with Positron Emission Tomography with integrated Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PET/MRI). In July 2015, SDN Biobank was approved by the local ethics committee to collect human samples from patients affected by oncological, cardiological, neurological, and metabolic diseases when performing diagnostic exams at the IRCCS SDN. All samples are coded and associated with clinical and iconographic documentation related to the performed functional or morphological bioimaging exams. SDN Biobank procedures are carried out according to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System with internal and external audits.