Biobank Research Ethics Committee (TCBio)
Here you will find information about the review procedures for the collection of human biological material and its use for medical scientific research that is not subject to the Dutch Medical Research Involving Human Subjects Act (WMO). The Biobank Regulations apply in this regard at UMC Utrecht.
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Fees for review as of 1 January 2025
Fees for review as of 1 January 2025
Instruction for direct use of residual material from routine care
For direct use of (fresh) residual human biological material from routine care in a scientific study, a simplified TCBio procedure is in place provided a set of criteria can be met.
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Biobanking UMC Utrecht
For an explanation on the rules for the collection of human biological material in biobanks and...
About the TCBio
Rules of procedure, annual reports, list of members, during the research, and other regulatory documents
Central Biobank UMC Utrecht
The biobank research ethics committee TCBio is independent from the Central Biobank (CBB).