The OncoLifeS data-biobank is embedded in a large academic hospital, which ensures structured data storage and management, with continued adherence to high legal and ethical standards.
Historical databases (retrospective inclusions) can be embedded in the structure of the OncoLifeS data-biobank, also with adherence to high legal and ethical standards.
Other studies falling under the scope of the “Dutch Medical Research Involving Human Subject Act (WMO 1998)” can adopt the methods of the OncoLifeS initiative for data collection, data storage, and biomaterial collection and processing, provided they have appropriate governance procedures and ethical approvals in place.