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  • Biobanking
  • Research Infrastructure

Background:

  • Tumor biobanks are essential for cancer research.
  • Valuing biobanks is important for stakeholders, funding, and research system investments.
  • Assessing biobank value informs strategic decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review approaches and indicators for evaluating biobank value.
  • To focus on utilization as a primary indicator of value.
  • To consider perspectives of researchers and funders.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of biobank evaluation methods.
  • Analysis of utilization patterns in biobanks.
  • Examination of factors influencing biobank utility.

Main Results:

  • Utilization is a key metric for assessing biobank value.
  • Different research phases and biobank types impact utilization.
  • Strategies exist to enhance biobank utilization and value.

Conclusions:

  • Effective biobank valuation requires focusing on utilization.
  • Understanding utilization patterns helps optimize biobank contributions to research.
  • Strategies to increase utilization can enhance the overall value of biobanks.