Biobank is a facility for organized collection, cataloging, and storing of human specimens with associated medical information along with written consent.

    Vision

    To be a center of excellence for Biobanking in Nigeria, enabling cutting edge scientific discoveries and Bio-technological advancement.

    Mission

    NIMR Biobank shall facilitate collection, storage and processing of biospecimens to enhance biomedical research and scientific knowledge advancement.

    Core Value

    • Innovation
    • Integrity
    • Excellence
    • Biobanks are important to promote research and unlock scientific discoveries.
    • NIMR Biobank was commissioned on 17th May, 2022 by a former Minister for Health Prof. Isaac Folorunsho Adewole. FASCommenced operation on 1st August, 2023
    • It has Management Committee and has proposed a Governing Board of Directors
    • There are 3 members of Staff and a volunteer

    BIOBANK Management Committee

    S/NRolePersonnel
    1Biobank DirectorProf Rosemary Audu
    2Administrator (Manager)Dr Veronica Enya
    3PathologistsDr Ademola Adewoyin (LUTH)
    4Biological ScientistsDr Emelda Chukwu
    5Biomedical EngineerEngr. Osaro
    6IT SpecialistMr Abiola Bayonle
    7Data SpecialistMrs Abimbola Adedeji
    8Community Liaison and Public RelationsDr Olufemi Amoo
    8BioinformaticsDr Bamidele Iwalokun
    9Global informationDr Ayodele Babalola
    10Biomedical analytics and cell management groupDr Chika Onwuamah
    11Biocontainment group (Pathogens of high consequence)Dr Toyosi Raheem
    12BiosafetyDr Fehintola Ige
    13Total Quality AssuranceMr Adesegun Adesesan
    14EthicsProf Kolawole Oyedeji
    15LegalBarr Nnamdi Udu
    16FinanceMr Babatunde Kadiri

     

    Sub-Committees

    1. Scientific Oversight Committee

    2. Ethics Oversight Committee

    3. Laboratory Safety and Biosecurity Committee

    4. Data and Sample Access Committee

    5. Public Engagement Committee

    6. Quality Management Committee

    7. Operation Committee

    • One hundred percent NIMR Management support
    • Collaboration with other Biobanks
    • Dedicated Server room to support Bioinformatics activities