Background and Purpose:
BBMRI: The broader BBMRI initiative aims to establish a pan-European research infrastructure for biobanks and biomolecular resources, enhancing access to high-quality biological samples and associated data for researchers across Europe.
LPC Studies: These studies involve recruiting large numbers of participants from the general population and following them over years or decades to collect data and biological samples. They provide crucial insights into the early phases of various diseases and their development.
Objectives:
Facilitate Access: BBMRI-LPC aims to improve scientists' access to extensive European health studies by uniting different cohorts from various countries.
Enhance Research: By pooling resources and data, the project seeks to enable large-scale, high-impact research that individual cohorts might not achieve independently.
Key Features:
Duration: BBMRI-LPC is a four-year project.
Partnerships: The project involves 30 partners from 17 countries, reflecting a broad collaborative effort across Europe.
Cohorts: Currently, 22 cohorts from all participating countries are involved, providing a rich source of data and biological samples.
Infrastructure:
Catalogue of LPC-biobanks: This subcatalogue of the European biobanks catalogue offers detailed information on the available samples and data from each cohort. It serves as a comprehensive resource for researchers seeking specific types of samples and data for their studies.
Importance:
Investment: Over the past decades, European countries have invested significant funds and effort into establishing large biobanks and LPC studies. These investments underline the importance of biobanking for advancing human health research.
Collaborative Effort: The scale and success of LPC studies often require joint efforts across different cohorts and countries, exemplifying the collaborative nature of BBMRI-LPC.