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Shankargouda Patil1, Barnali Majumdar2, Kamran Habib Awan3
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Oral Pathology, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Oncology Reviews
|July 31, 2018
Summary
Biobanks are crucial for biomedical research, enabling personalized medicine and drug discovery. This review examines biobanking
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Research
- Oncology
- Translational Medicine
Background:
- Biobanks are essential platforms for advancing biomedical research.
- They significantly contribute to personalized and translational medicine.
- Biobanks support biomarker discovery and understanding health determinants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of biobanking in cancer research.
- To identify challenges in biobanking for oncology.
- To propose strategies for sustainable biobanking in cancer research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of biobanking in cancer research.
- Analysis of challenges and strategies.
- Synthesis of findings for sustainable oncology research.
Main Results:
- Biobanks are vital for cancer research, drug development, and biomarker discovery.
- Key challenges include data management, ethical considerations, and funding.
- Strategies involve standardization, collaboration, and technological integration.
Conclusions:
- Biobanking plays a pivotal role in advancing oncology.
- Overcoming challenges is crucial for long-term, sustainable cancer research.
- Effective biobanking practices enhance the potential of personalized medicine in cancer care.
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