Spain
The ISCIII Biomodels and Biobanks Platform is a national infrastructure under the Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII) and serves as Spain’s BBMRI-ERIC National Node. It currently consists of 42 core units and 30 affiliated units, structured into four scientific-technological HUBs: Biobanks (59 units), Organoids (26 units), Animal Models (28 units) and 3D Printing (24 units).
Operating across 15 Autonomous Communities, P_ISCIII_BB enhances biomedical research by facilitating the collection, handling and supply of biological samples, along with associated clinical data, to support scientific and technological advancements on a national and international level. More about BBMRI.es.
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Areas of expertise
Sample access: We streamline international access to high-quality biospecimens through our online form and catalogue. A 2025 upgrade to the OMOP standard and improved collection visualisation ease access.
Biomodels: Our Animal Model HUB catalogue now holds 800+ entries and our expertise extends to organoids and 3D bioprinting for development, validation and knowledge sharing.
ELSI: In 2025, our helpdesk experts handled four consultations and co-organised the BBMRI-ERIC Academy ELSI Symposium in Bilbao.
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Achievements
Becoming a full member of BBMRI-ERIC: After observing since 2021, Spain achieved full membership in BBMRI-ERIC on 15 September 2025. This milestone underscores our commitment to the European biobanking community, strengthens integration into international infrastructures, enhancing visibility, collaboration and access for Spanish researchers.
Expanding and consolidating our national network: In 2025, the platform supported 308,724 donors and generated over 1.25 million samples, providing 323,084 samples to research projects. We supported 1,617 national and international projects, highlighting the platform’s role in facilitating sample access across Spain and beyond.
Advancing scientific output, training, and outreach: Our biobanks contributed to 496 publications, obtained 1 patent, organised 162 training events, participated in 447 courses and 1,299 dissemination activities promoted scientific awareness and biobanking visibility.
Achievements linked to calendar year 2025
National Node Director: Dra. Teresa Escamez Martinez
✉️ Email: teresa.escamez@carm.es