UHN Biospecimen Services

🌟 Proud to share that our biorepositories are now CAP accredited! This achievement highlights our dedication to maintaining top-tier standards in biospecimen handling, processing, and storage. With this accreditation, we’re ensuring the quality and integrity of samples for cutting-edge research and clinical innovation. A huge thanks to the team for their hard work in reaching this milestone. We’re excited to continue advancing scientific progress by providing high-quality biospecimens for the research community. 💡🔬 College of American Pathologists (CAP) #CAPAccreditation #BiorepositoryExcellence #ClinicalResearch #Biospecimens #InnovationInHealthcare

🔬 Meet Zoe Angermeyer: Our Summer Intern! 👩🏻🔬   "I am a second-year biology student at the University of Toronto. I want to pursue biological sciences to combine my passion for understanding the complexities of the human body with my commitment to improving health and saving lives." #summerstudent #learning #studentopportunities #futureleaders

We are thrilled to welcome our talented summer students to the team! 🧬 This dynamic group from various universities across Ontario brings fresh perspectives and a passion for learning that will undoubtedly inspire us all. Throughout the summer, they'll be working on various projects, gaining hands-on experience, and contributing to our ongoing success. Let's embark on a summer of meaningful research and collaboration. ✨ #Welcome #SummerInternship #TeamGrowth #Innovation #TalentDevelopment #Mentorship

Last weekend, the Ride to Conquer Cancer celebrated its 17th year, raising $20.6M for Princess Margaret's cancer research. The Zimmering Pacesetters, with members of the GU oncology group, contributed $320,169.17. A portion of this benefits UHN Biospecimen Services Program led by Dr. Neil Fleshner. 🚲 ☑ #Ride2Conquer #cancerawareness #cyclingforacause #cancerresearch #fundraising A big thank you to the sponsors, Verity Pharmaceuticals, Evans Investment Counsel, CanCap Group Inc., Teeth Beauty, Wellbynd, SunLife, Oshawa Generals Hockey Club, Audi Mississauga

Happy International Women's Day! #iwd2024 #iwd2024womenleadingtheway #inspireinclusion

Please share your opinion by participating in a research study survey to help determine interest of those with a genetic predisposition to cancer. https://redcap.link/vus #lifecyclemanagement #genomics #innovation #geneticinsight  

Join us in taking a step towards sustainable biobanking! University Health Network Biospecimen Services and the University Cote D'Azur Biobanks and Complex Data Management (MSc) Programs would like to invite you to participate in a voluntary survey aimed at understanding and quantifying your carbon footprint at your respective biobanks. Your responses will contribute to understanding and creating awareness regarding the environmental impact of biobanks and aid in the development of sustainable biobanking practices.   Please note that the information gathered through this survey will be de-identified and shared in a workshop during the upcoming ISBER 2024 annual conference. Your valuable input is crucial and the survey should only take 10-15 minutes of your time. You can find the survey link below at https://lnkd.in/ggpepXaK. Thank you for your time and participation. Heidi Wagner #SustainableBiobanking #EnvironmentalImpact #ISBER2024 #BiobankSurvey

Please share your opinion by participating in a research study survey to help determine interest of those with a genetic predisposition to cancer. https://redcap.link/vus #lifecyclemanagement #genomics #innovation #geneticinsight