Project

BBMRI.it

The Italian Network of Biobanks and BioMolecular Resources

ITB Principal Investigator

Name

The Italian Network of Biobanks and BioMolecular Resources

Acronym

BBMRI.it

Location

Segrate

Start Date

2023

End Date

2026

Funder

MUR

Partners

Istituto Superiore di Sanità Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca

BBMRI.it is the national infrastructure that connects Italian biobanks in a coordinated network aligned with the European standards of the Biobanking and BioMolecular Resources Research Infrastructure – European Research Infrastructure Consortium (BBMRI-ERIC), a landmark of the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI), comprising 20 Full Member States and 5 States with Observer status. Through collaboration among public institutions, universities, clinical centers, and industry, BBMRI.it provides access to high-quality biological samples and associated data, essential for biomedical research and the development of personalized medicine. The initiative promotes scientific excellence, innovation, and growth within the research–health ecosystem, while ensuring full compliance with ethical and data protection regulations. BBMRI.it enables responsible resource sharing among researchers, accelerates the creation of new knowledge, and supports the translation of scientific results into tangible benefits for citizens and public health.