The Netherlands
Established in 2008, BBMRI.nl is the Dutch node of BBMRI-ERIC and a partner of Health-RI, the organisation dedicated to improving the reuse of health and life sciences data for policy, research and innovation. Connected through BBMRI.nl, more than 1,000 biobank collections and over 2,000 biobank professionals provide access to high-quality biomaterials and associated data that support basic, translational, clinical and implementation research.
BBMRI.nl strengthens health research in the Netherlands by fostering innovation, harmonisation, connectivity and the sustainable (green) operation of biobanks. More about BBMRI.nl.
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Areas of expertise
Promoting harmonisation by further developing and implementing evidence-based procedures, guidelines and standards, aligned with national and international frameworks.
Providing support by co-developing, implementing, promoting and maintaining services that facilitate the discovery and sharing of biomaterials and associated data for research and innovation.
Distributing knowledge that adds value to the biobank community through communication channels, stakeholder discussions and the National Biobank Day.
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Achievements
Renewing the organisational structure of BBMRI.nl, in close collaboration with the central biobanks of Dutch academic hospitals and Health-RI, responsible for the development of a sustainable, integrated health and life sciences data infrastructure.
Executing projects aimed at harmonising pre-analytical workflows, biobank consent procedures and the evaluation of existing biobanks, with results shared and aligned at the European level.
Organising the second National Biobank Day in Nijmegen, bringing together 135 participants to discuss a broad range of biobank-related topics, from bioresources shaping precision medicine to One Health initiatives.
Achievements linked to calendar year 2025
National Node Director: Dr. Jörg Hamann
✉️ Email: j.hamann@amsterdamumc.nl
🔗 Web: https://www.bbmri.nl/