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What is the Genetic Alliance BioBank?

April 26, 2017Biobank genetic

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What is the Genetic Alliance BioBank?

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The National Psoriasis BioBank is part of the Genetic Alliance BioBank (GA BioBank), a centralized repository for the collection, storage and distribution of biological samples (including DNA, serum, cells and tissues) and clinical data for genetic researchers. The GA BioBank is a nonprofit organization established by seven patient advocacy organizations, including the National Psoriasis Foundation. These organizations share resources for their BioBanks, such as the contract to the independent lab that processes the samples, but each organization will maintain ownership, control and costs associated with their sample collection. The Psoriasis Foundation has a position on the GA BioBank Board of Directors that guides the GA BioBank protocols and procedures. Visit www.biobank.org to learn more.