Biobank Ireland

Founded in 2004, Biobank Ireland is a charity based in Malahide, Ireland working on medical research, health.

Biobank Ireland Trust is an Irish charity, established in 2004, that advances cancer research by building a federated network of biobanks across Ireland. It collects, stores and shares high-quality human tissue and blood samples for ethically approved research projects, with the aim of improving understanding of cancer mechanisms, treatment response and resistance. The organisation connects hospitals, universities and researchers, promotes best practice in biobanking, supports other biobanks with information systems, equipment grants and standard operating procedures, and runs public and professional awareness and education activities. It also funds its work through fundraising events such as an annual golf classic and running challenges. Its member hospitals and partner biobanks include sites in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast.