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FIND integrated biobanks: A network model for efficiency and preparedness based on equitable partnership contracts
Warren Fransman1, Imane El Idrissi1, Ruzica Biga1
1FIND, Geneva, Switzerland.
Abstract:
The FIND Integrated Biobank (FIB) network was established to address long-standing barriers in translational research, diagnostic development, and pandemic preparedness, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This article presents the FIB network as an innovative, contract-based model for equitable biobanking partnerships that support rapid, quality-assured access to clinical biospecimens for translational research and diagnostic evaluations. The FIB model offers a replicable and scalable approach to global diagnostic research and preparedness, anchored in equitable, legally binding partnerships. It advances the goals of the WHO Pandemic Agreement and provides a practical pathway for integrating LMIC institutions into global translational research ecosystems.
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