Cryostorage

KFRC Biobank serves as a vital infrastructure supporting both clinical care and biomedical research. It is designed to systematically collect, process and store, human biological samples.

The Biobank at KFRC is a secure, well-managed facility that stores a wide range of biological specimens, including tissue samples (particularly cancerous tissues), bone grafts, blood vessels, lipoaspirates, and other biological materials. These specimens are collected with informed consent and in full compliance with ethical and legal standards, ensuring respect for donor rights and data privacy.

In clinical settings, the Biobank plays a crucial role by facilitating storage of autologous or donor-derived tissues for future use in surgery or therapy. This includes materials used in orthopaedics, plastic surgery, oncology, and transplant medicine, enhancing both the convenience and quality of patient care. For example, clinicians may store processed bone or vascular tissues for delayed transplantation, while also accessing archived samples for diagnostic re-evaluation when needed.

From a research perspective, the Biobank supports a broad range of scientific investigations, particularly in the fields of oncology, genomics, personalized medicine, and stem cell research. By offering high-quality, well-characterized human samples, KFRC enables researchers to explore disease mechanisms, identify biomarkers, and evaluate novel therapeutic targets with translational relevance.