Biospecimen Science Group

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The Biospecimen Science Group (BSG) develops and optimizes methods, protocols, and standard operating procedures for the long-term preservation of biospecimens and associated data to ensure sample stability and quality. The BSG provides the expertise for the cryogenic production of Standard Reference Materials® (SRMs) and control materials to support community-driven needs.  Advice, training, and biorepository services are provided to other government agencies (federal and state), scientific organizations, and American industry.  Research collaborations are maintained with the other partners of the  Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston, SC, and other government agencies and institutions. In addition, the BSG collaborates with international organizations to provide input to the development of biobanking standards and best practice documents that advance biobanking technology and capabilities.  Operations of the national cryogenic facility, the NIST Biorepository as well as the Cryogenic Reference Material Production Facility, are also managed and maintained by the BSG at NIST Charleston. Click on the video below for a brief introduction!

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