About Cancer Tissue Bank

Established in 2009, the Cancer Tissue Bank is a specialized unit within the Biobank that collects, processes, stores, and distributes tissue specimens obtained from patients with cancer for research purposes. Tissue specimens obtained during patient diagnosis and treatment are collected with informed consent and provided to qualified researchers for approved research.

In collaboration with various clinical departments within the hospital, the Cancer Tissue Bank ensures the reliable acquisition of high-quality tissue specimens for research. All biospecimens are managed in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and undergo systematic quality control throughout collection, processing, storage, and distribution.

Labeling of specimen unique identifiers
Specimen collection
Retrieving a specimen rack
Quality control

Objectives

Collection of High-Quality Cancer Tissue Resources

Collection of High-Quality Cancer Tissue Resources

Efficient and Systematic Management

Efficient and Systematic Management

Ensuring Researcher Accessibility through Ethical Operation

Ensuring Researcher Accessibility through Ethical Operation

Supporting Translational Research

Supporting Translational Research

Types of Collected Resources

The Cancer Tissue Bank collects tissues and stores them in a fresh frozen state.

Classification of resources collected by the Cancer Tissue Bank
Organ Classification Detailed Resources
Gastrointestinal tractColon and Rectum, Stomach, Small intestine, Esophagus
HepatobiliaryLiver, Pancreas, Ampulla of Vater, Bile duct, Gallbladder
Urinary systemKidney, Ureter, Urinary Bladder, Urethra
Nervous systemBrain, Spine, Spinal cord
BreastBreast
Female genital organsOvary, Uterus
Male genital organsProstate, Testis
Endocrine systemThyroid, Adrenal gland
Head and NeckOral cavity, Larynx, Pharynx, Tonsil, Salivary gland
Skin and Soft tissueSkin, Soft tissue
PediatricsPediatric specimens
OtherLung, Thymus, Lymph node, Aortic valve, Aorta, Spleen, Tendon, Placenta