The current status and future prospects of the establishment of West China Biobank in the era of precision medicine
Biobanks represent critical pillars of infrastructure within the biomedical research landscape,essential for propelling advancements in precision medicine and fostering medical breakthroughs.Their role as strategic resource repositories is instrumental in aligning with the objectives set forth for the development of national-level medical centers.In China,the inception and progression of biobanking have trailed behind those of more established counterparts in Europe,America,and other developed nations.Presently,only a handful of research hospitals in China boast significant advancements in this field,while the majority of biobanks encounter challenges stemming from a shortage of requisite clinical and scientific expertise,compounded by a limited understanding of"biobanking"as an academic discipline in its own right.These challenges contribute to disparities in the scale,quality,and standards of biobank development across the country.Addressing these challenges necessitates the establishment of large-scale,standardised,and high-quality biobanks,coupled with the development of supportive academic frameworks.Such initiatives are vital for enhancing the construction of research hospitals and associated networks,thereby bolstering China's capabilities in medical innovation.This paper analyses the development traits of biobanks on both domestic and international fronts,with the biobank at West China Hospital of Sichuan University serving as an illustrative case.It delves into the team's insights and conceptualisations regarding the academic construction of"biobanking",detailing its supportive function and application directions in clinical research.Furthermore,it proposes a construction strategy for a national-level medical center as a strategic resource platform oriented towards addressing significant clinical and scientific issues in biobanking.In conclusion,the authors offer recommendations for enhancing the current biobank infrastructure at West China and provide a forecast for its future developmental trajectory.
Biobankbiobanking sciencestrategic resource platform for medical innovationprecision medicineclinical research
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