The value of a tumor bank in the development of cancer research in Brazil: 13 years of experience at the a C camargo hospital.
This article discusses the importance of biobanking to health research advancement in developing countries by analyzing the impact of the establishment of a tumor bank at the A C Camargo Hospital, a cancer care and research center located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. For the past 13 years, the human biological samples provided by the tumor bank have been used by investigators to study various types of cancer. We analyze the impact of biobanking in the overall quality of research projects performed at our institution. We also summarize the main findings of these investigations focusing on breast, prostate, head-neck, and gastroesophageal tumors, as well as the lessons learned over these years. We conclude that biobanking should be part of the strategy employed by scientists and research institutions dedicated to the study of human diseases.
1 A C Camargo Hospital Biobank, A C Camargo Hospital-Antonio Prudente Foundation , São Paulo, SP, Brazil .
Antonio Hugo Jose Froes Marques
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Campos
Andre Abreu
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Silva
Louise Danielle De Carvalho
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Mota
Eloisa Ribeiro
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Olivieri
Vera Cristina
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Prescinoti
Diogo
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Patrão
Luiz Paulo
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Camargo
Helena
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Brentani
Dirce Maria
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Carraro
Ricardo Renzo
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Brentani
Fernando Augusto
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