St Vincent’s Biorepository – Advancing Research Through Sample Preservation.
Established in 2010, the AMR Biorepository is a state-of-the-art facility designed to support biomedical research and clinical trials across the St Vincent’s Sydney Health Innovation Precinct. This purpose-built repository ensures the integrity and safety of valuable biological samples, adhering to strict workplace health and safety standards.Â
Our Biorepository houses a diverse collection, including blood, tissue, and derivatives from various research projects, with a particular focus on (but not limited to) HIV, viral hepatitis, and other infectious diseases.
Key features of our Biorepository include:Â
- Centralised, secure storage for researchers and collaboratorsÂ
- High-quality sample management for improved research outcomesÂ
- Ethical handling of human tissues, respecting donor privacy and consent, supported by policy endorsement Â
- Streamlined administrative processes to facilitate collaborationÂ
As the lead partner for cryogenics infrastructure in the Precinct, we provide essential support for ground-breaking medical research, contributing to better health outcomes for patients worldwide.Â
Capacity and Service:Â
- Four large vapour phase liquid nitrogen tanks holding upwards of 340,000 vials, and over twenty ultracold freezers holding up to 816,000 vials, totalling our long-term storage at over 1 million vials from ~250 collections.
- 150sqm purpose built access-controlled facility with design features and controls for atmospheric monitoring and safety with compressed and cryogenic gases. Wireless remote temperature monitoring & alarm systems.
- Biospecimens can be processed on-site in real time or received from off-site processing facilities.
- Our team of experts manage daily Biorepository operations, including biospecimen processing, inventory, storage, shipping, logistics, and management of confidential data.
If you would like to find out more or utilise this facility please contact trials@svha.org.auÂ
