Mining For Gold? Prospecting Biospecimen Collections To Power Precision Medicine

By George Rogers, Ph.D.

For researchers in precision medicine, the foundation of discovery and diagnostic validation rests on the quality of biospecimens. Much like a prospector searching for gold, researchers must strategically navigate the complex terrain of sample acquisition to ensure success.

Prospective biospecimen collections are the most reliable path to obtaining the high-quality, fit-for-purpose, and ethically sourced samples needed to de-risk assay development and accelerate regulatory submissions. Upstream planning and process integrity are crucial, as they can determine downstream success.

The key to a successful collection is a five-step strategic approach: meticulous planning, targeted site and subject recruitment, rigorous collection and processing, secure storage and analysis, and thorough regulatory compliance. Understand how to implement these critical steps to secure scientifically defensible samples that will power your next breakthrough in oncology, autoimmune, or rare disease research.

Read the full article to learn the five key steps for a successful prospective biospecimen collection.