Inside the Indiana Biobank
Giving donors an in-depth look at the biobank's commitment to transforming samples into responsible and impactful research
The Story of a Biobank Sample
An in-depth look at how a donor's sample is transformed into medical discoveries
Click through the slideshow below to explore the story of Sarah, a fictional Indiana Biobank donor. Sarah's story will help explain how samples are utilized by researchers who are working to better our understanding of health, disease, and treatment. Through Sarah's story, you'll learn:
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The major steps of the biobank process.
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The key processes, policies, and procedures of the biobank
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The types of research being conducted at the biobank
Sarah's donor journey begins
Sarah has had health problems all of her life. So, when she received a text message from the Indiana Biobank that invited her to donate some of her blood for medical research, she seized the opportunity: "Maybe this could help people who have the same conditions as me."​
Sarah clicked the link in the message and completed the online consent form, which told her about the purpose of the biobank and any of the risks that might be associated with participating. You can view the biobank's consent here.​
