The BioBank Mainz (BBM) at the Mainz University Medical Centre is one of the largest collections of human biological samples in Germany. It offers partners within and outside the Mainz University Medical Centre professional support in archiving, managing and analysing biosamples.
As of May 2020, BBM already stores over 8.3 million samples from more than 150,000 people. The samples stored at temperatures ranging from -80°C to -180°C include a wide range of different tissues, fluids and cells. In addition, experienced staff and the latest technologies are available for analysing biosamples and data.
Innovative biomarker measurements using high-throughput immuno-PCR are just as possible as single cell sequencing. Tissue samples can be extensively characterised morphologically using digital image analysis, processed as a tissue micro-array or analysed molecularly after DNA or RNA extraction. All processes are subject to the highest quality requirements to ensure reliable results and the safety of material and data in the interests of all patients and donors.
Accreditation and certification
The Institute of Pathology is accredited by the DAkkS according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012.
Prof Dr Wilfried Roth
Head of BBM (responsible for the tissue biobank)
biobank-patho@unimedizin-mainz.de
Phone +49-6131-17-8192
Prof Dr Philipp Wild
Head of BBM (responsible for the Liquid Biobank)
biobank@unimedizin-mainz.de
Phone +49 6131-17-6115
University Medical Centre of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
BioBank Mainz
Langenbeckstraße 1
55131 Mainz
Back row: Prof. Dr Wilfried Roth (left), Head of BBM (responsible for the Tissue Biobank) and Prof. Dr Philipp Wild, Head of BBM (responsible for the Liquid Biobank); front row: Dr Stefanie Zimmer, Head of the Tissue Biobank and Dr Steffen Rapp, Head of the Liquid Biobank © Universitätsmedizin Mainz