11-02-2020
Highest evaluation of quality assurance proficiency testing for DNA isolation from tissue samples has been obtained by Genome Centre.
Genome centre has performed quality evaluation of method that is used for DNA isolation from tumour tissue. This method has received highest possible evaluation in quality assessment scheme (Biospecimen Proficiency Testing) 2019/2020 year cycle, the protocol is used for processing of research specific samples for Genome Database of Latvian population. This testifies the potential for further development of tumour tissue processing for research at national biobank.
12-11-2020
The seminar about biobank sustainability in Latvia took place on November 11th, 2019.
In the seminar representatives from largest biobanking institutions in Latvia, govermental and health institutions shared their experiance and opinion on sustainability of biobanks in Latvia.
29-10-2019
Latvian Biomedical Research and study centre invites to. participate in seminar that is organized by Latvian national biobank network – BBMRILV.
In this seminar leading researchers from largest research organizations in Latvia will share their experience how to ensure sustainable research of human biological materials. The general situation in Latvia, creation of large national level research projects, how to research maximal quality in most cost effective manner, as well as ethical and social implications will be discussed.
Time: November 11th, 2019, 9.00 - 11.30
Place: Riga, University of Latvia, Faculty of Natural Sciences, auditorium 702 (7th floor), Jelgavas Str. 1.
Program (in Latvian) here.
Registration for the seminar here.
The organization of the seminar is supported by ERDF project No. 1.1.1.5/18/I/006.
12-10-2019
Genome Database has participated in European Biobank Week, that was held from October 7th to 11th, in Lubeck, Germany.
This conference is attended by the representatives of largest European biobanking organizations. Participants from Latvia had opportunity to learn novel tendencies in this field and present experiance form Latvia to others.
Participant from Genome Database Vita Rovīte presented poster "Strategic financial sustainability planning for biobank in Latvia"
BBMRI-ERIC Latvian National Node ELSI expert Signe Mezinska presented poster presentation "Social Sustainability of Biobanks in Latvia:Results of a Survey on Public Attitudes".
27-03-2019
Genome centre has approbated new method for microbial DNA isolation from stool samples. This method has received highest possible evaluation in quality assessment scheme (Biospecimen Proficiency Testing) 2018/2019 year cycle, the protocol is used for processing of research specific samples for Genome Database of Latvian population. This testifies the potential for further development of microbial research potential in Latvia.
18-10-2018
National Biobank Genome Database of Latvian population has completed Self Assessment Survey for quality evaluation developed by BBMRI-ERIC for several endocrinology-oriented sample collections and has received confirmation for the compliance of these collections with technical specifications of European Committee for Standardization CEN/TS 16835-2:2015.
This is significant guarantee that samples from Genome Database of Latvian population comply with international quality standards and gives assurance that use of these materials for research could bring high quality reproducible scientific results.
08-09-2018
Genome Database has participated in European Biobank Week, that was held from September 4th to 7th, in Antwerp, Belgium.
This conference is attended by the representatives of largest European biobanking organizations. Participants from Latvia had opportunity to learn novel tendencies in this field and present experiance form Latvia to others.
Participants from Genome Database presented one oral and one poster presentations:
- Jekaterina Aladyeva "Integation of Online Analytical Processing system in biobank"
- Vita Rovīte "Latvian cohort of Type Two Diabetes patients - personalized medicine and improvement of health care system"
BBMRI-ERIC Latvian National Node ELSI expert Signe Mezinska presented poster presentation "Linking biobanks with National Health Registries in Latvia: Policy, Chalanges and Solutions".
30-08-2018
Several sample collections from Genome Database of Latvian Population are included in BBMRI-ERIC biobank catalogue Directory as independent collections.
Directory is biobank catalogue created by BBMRI-ERIC to increase collaboration between biobanks and researchers, to promote use of biological samples for scientific research.
Genome Database was included in the Directory in 2017, but this year we entered more detailed information about several strategic collections, to highlight specific resources and increase international collaboration.
Catalogue Directory available here.