Below are presented principal items that were discussed by the Advisory Committee for the criteria for admission as LMIC member.
1. Criteria for candidacy for membership of BCNet and accreditation
- Recognized institution (public or not-for-profit) established in LMIC with an agreed minimum infrastructure (facilities, systems, personnel, SOPs) for biobanks.
- Affiliation to established medical or academic institution (university, hospital, laboratory, pharmacy, NGO).
- Have a clear and identified personnel with regular income.
- Express through an application the will to be part of BCNet.
- Willingness to participate in joint projects.
2. Criteria for candidacy for affiliate members
- Be interested in establishing a biobank.
- Agree to implement best practise principles.
- Willingness to participate in joint projects.