News overview
Instruction for direct use of residual material from routine care
For direct use of (fresh) residual human biological material from routine care in a scientific study, a simplified TCBio procedure is in place provided a set of criteria can be met.
Read moreNew Release protocol for research using human biological material
Before use of human biological material, a researcher needs an approval from the Biobank Research Ethics Committee (Dutch: TCBio). As of 1st June, an updated version of the release protocol form is available here. As of 1st September 2022, the new form is mandatory for all requests for research use of human biological material.
Read moreNo availability by phone on 14th of April and 16th of May
On the 14th of April and the 16th of May, the TCBio secretariat has limited availability. There will be no availability by phone these days.
Read moreTCBio meeting frequency increased from April 2021
From April 2021, the Biobank Research Ethics Committee (TCBio) will meet every 2 weeks on Monday, instead of monthly.
Read moreNew meeting day and deadlines in 2021
New meeting day and deadlines in 2021 As of 2021, the committee will meet once every 4 weeks on Monday (instead of Thursday).
Read moreAnnouncements relating to COVID-19
Availability of the Department of Research Review (TCBio secretariat) and submission of documents during the COVID-19 pandemic (update of 28 August 2020)
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