Cancer Tissue Bank History

2024
  • Implemented a biospecimen collection request system
2023
  • Relocated the Cancer Tissue Bank biospecimen processing laboratory
2018
  • Launched the Cancer Tissue Bank newsletter
2016
  • Implemented a computerized management system for the Cancer Tissue Bank
2013
  • Received approval for the establishment of the Cancer Tissue Bank
  • Revised the consent form and established an electronic consent system in line with the amended Bioethics and Safety Act
2011
  • Established a collaborative network with the Cancer Hospital
2010
  • Obtained IRB approval from Seoul National University Hospital
  • Selected for the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency's Human Bioresource Bank Support Program
  • Underwent an on-site inspection for the gene bank by the Life Science Research Management Division of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency
2009
  • Established the Cancer Tissue Bank and initiated biospecimen collection
2005
  • Obtained approval to establish the Seoul National University Hospital Gene Bank