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, FAS.
- Commenced operation on 1st August, 2023.
- It has a Management Committee and an Advisory Board of Directors
- It is well staff.
Advisory Board Members
| S/N | NAMES | ORGANIZATION | DESIGNATION |
| 1 | Prof. Sunday A. Omilabu | Hospital Virologist, Lagos University Teaching Hospital | Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr. Comfort Otegbeye | Director of Club Admin, Rotary Club of Lagos | Member |
| 3 | Prof. Akin Abayomi | Honorable Commissioner of Health, Lagos State | Member |
| 4 | Dr. Harrri Bala Isa | Asst. Director, Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja | Member |
| 5 | Dr. Amos Dangana | Asst. Director, NCDC | Member |
| 6 | Mrs. Petronilla Jean Ozumba | Deputy Director/ HOD, Clinical Laboratory Services, IHVN | Member |
| 7 | Mrs. Quadri Saidat Mosunmola | Representative of Oba of Igbobi-Sabe, Lagos | Member |
| 8 | ACP Oladunni Ayoola | Area Commander of Police, Area C, Surulere, Lagos | Member |
| 9 | Prof. Rosemary A. Audu | Director of Biobank, NIMR | Secretary |
BIOBANK Management Committee
| S/N | Role | Personnel |
| 1 | Biobank Director | Prof Rosemary Audu |
| 2 | Administrator (Manager) | Dr Veronica Enya |
| 3 | Pathologists | Dr Ademola Adewoyin (LUTH) |
| 4 | Biological Scientists | Dr Emelda Chukwu |
| 5 | Biomedical Engineer | Engr. Osaro |
| 6 | IT Specialist | Mr. Abiola Bayonle |
| 7 | Data Specialist | Mrs Abimbola Adedeji |
| 8 | Community Liaison and Public Relations | Dr Olufemi Amoo |
| 8 | Bioinformatics | Dr Bamidele Iwalokun |
| 9 | Global information | Dr Ayodele Babalola |
| 10 | Biomedical analytics and cell management group | Dr Chika Onwuamah |
| 11 | Biocontainment group (Pathogens of high consequence) | Dr Toyosi Raheem |
| 12 | Biosafety | Dr Fehintola Ige |
| 13 | Total Quality Assurance | Mr Adesegun Adesesan |
| 14 | Ethics | Prof Kolawole Oyedeji |
| 15 | Legal | Barr Nnamdi Udu |
| 16 | Finance | Mr Babatunde Kadiri |
Sub-Committees
Scientific Oversight Committee
Ethics Oversight Committee
Laboratory Safety and Biosecurity Committee
Data and Sample Access Committee
Public Engagement Committee
Quality Management Committee
Operation Committee
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One hundred percent NIMR Management support
- Collaboration with other Biobanks
- Dedicated Server room to support Bioinformatics activities
