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SAN RAFFAELE BIOREP_170

Research Network

BioRep actively participates in numerous national and international research networks, providing a comprehensive range of integrated services that support biomedical research and clinical studies.

BioRep’s role within these networks includes:

Collection Kit Provider

Standardization of collection materials significantly reduces sample variability and ensures consistency across study sites. Collection kits are designed in collaboration with clients, assembled according to project specifications, and distributed to participating collection centers upon request.

Transportation and Logistics Manager

Regulations governing the transportation of biological materials are continuously evolving at both national and international levels. BioRep provides expert management of biological sample transportation under a variety of conditions, including:

  • Ambient temperature
  • Controlled temperature
  • Dry ice shipments
  • Vapor-phase liquid nitrogen transportation

This ensures full regulatory compliance and preservation of sample integrity throughout the supply chain.

Laboratory Service Provider

BioRep operates ISO 9001-certified laboratories offering advanced services in cellular biology, molecular biology, and microbiology.

The Cellular Biology Laboratory performs:

  • Isolation and immortalization of cell lines
  • Maintenance and distribution of cell lines and derived DNA
  • Expansion of cell cultures
  • Expansion of adult, fetal, and tumor stem cells

The Molecular Biology Laboratory has developed a broad portfolio of genetic testing services, supporting applications in:

  • Molecular genetics
  • Molecular oncology
  • Predictive testing
  • Early diagnosis
  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Identification of disease-associated genetic markers

The Microbiology Laboratory provides specialized testing for the detection of mycoplasma contamination in cell cultures.

Biological Sample Storage

Cryopreservation enables the long-term storage of biological materials, including:

  • Cell lines
  • Stem cells
  • Tissue samples
  • Biological fluids
  • DNA and RNA

BioRep’s facilities are equipped with the SCUBE integrated monitoring and control system, operating 24/7 to continuously supervise all critical equipment and environmental parameters.

Biological Material Distribution

Biological materials can be distributed to qualified researchers following written request and sponsor authorization, ensuring full compliance with ethical, legal, and scientific requirements.

Research Networks Supported by BioRep: