In the third episode of Rare Horizons, we explore the critical role of biobanks in rare disease research.
The scarcity of biological samples is a significant obstacle in the research of these diseases. However, biobanks, large repositories of biological samples and associated data, offer a solution. In this episode, we talk to experts in the field. Sara Casati, bioethicist at BBMRI ERIC, explains what biobanks are and how they work. We also hear from Mackenzie Abramson, from Global Genes and Rare-X, and Serena Bernacchi, mother of a child with gliomatosis cerebri, who share their personal experiences and the importance of donating samples to these banks. Finally, Dr. Andrés Morales talks about the Biobank of the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona. These testimonials highlight the role of biobanks as bridges between patients, families and researchers, and their contribution to accelerating research and the development of new treatments for rare diseases.
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