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Since 2018, the UMCG has had a professionally managed Central Freezer Facility for scientific research purposes. We can offer storage for more than three months. The Facility meets the highest quality standards and guarantees efficient biomaterial storage and distribution process flows.
The controlled storage of biomaterials meets the ISO 9001:2015 requirements and relevant legislation and regulations, both for research that is subject to the Medical Research involving Human Subjects Act (WMO) as well as for research not subject to this legislation (biobank).
Both existing and new collections can be stored.
We have two storage locations at our disposal:
Our Freezer Storage Facility offers researchers biomaterial storage and management for their research projects such as clinical trials, cohort studies, and patient control studies. We provide storage at –20°C and –80°C, as well as liquid nitrogen storage.
For other matters related to clinical trials and studies, visit UMCG research support or send a message
Do you want to collect biomaterials for your new biobank or professionalize your current collection? We offer you support with and advice about the biomaterial collection, storage, and management of your biobank.
For other matters related to starting your biobank, please send a message
Besides offering storage space and an optimal storage plan, we also provide:
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Central Freezer Storage
PO Box 30.001
9700 RB Groningen
The Netherlands
Visiting address
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Central Freezer Storage
Hanzeplein 1
9713 GZ Groningen