Translational Biology · Biospecimens · Multi-omics Services
From Specimen to Insight. Your Translational Biology Partner for Precision Oncology.
From Discovery to Clinic.
Accelerate your drug discovery with high quality biospecimens
optimized for multi-omics and precision oncology. We partner with
pharma, biotech, and diagnostics teams to deliver the ethically
sourced samples and science that move programs forward.
Years of biobank science since founding in 2002
Clinical-grade laboratory operations & CAP proficiency
Validated multi-omics assays with 8 annual CAP proficiency test programs
Tumor types with matched tissue and biofluid pairs
Our Approach
Our Approach
What Makes Our Science Different
Every step in our workflow – from the operating room to the biobank storage to the assay bench – is designed to preserve the molecular integrity your discovery, translational, and clinical applications depend on.
The primary challenge in modern drug discovery is the scarcity of ethically sourced human biospecimens that maintain molecular integrity while providing deep clinical context. Traditional biobanking often suffers from fragmented data and inconsistent collection protocols, leading to “noisy” experimental results and failed biomarker validation.
All specimens collected under IRB-approved protocols with documented informed consent and full traceability
Partnerships across oncology practices in Germany and internationally, enabling prospective and custom collections
Board-certified pathologists review all tissue specimens and IHC results on site
ISO, CAP and GCP operations
Full compliance with US and EU data privacy regulations
8 annual proficency test programs, maintaining accreditation standards
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Ultra-Short Ischemic Time
Standardized protocols minimize the time in the surgical suite between excision and preservation, protecting the integrity of RNA, DNA, and protein signatures within the tissue. This ensures that downstream analyses – whether NGS, spatial transcriptomics, or proteomic profiling- reflect true tumor biology rather than collection artifact.
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Deep Clinical Annotation
Every specimen includes treatment history, demographics, pathological confirmation, and therapy response data – over 300 data points are collected via our partner clinics. Build patient cohorts with the specificity your study design requires.
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Biobanking Standards
State-of-the-art biobanking facilities designed for optimal collection, processing, and storage of biological samples and clinical data.
BioBank
Surgical Human Biobank
Curated for Oncology. Characterized for Translation.
FFPE, fresh-frozen, mutation-characterized, and viable fresh tissue across 25+ tumor
types, with matched biofluids available for integrated analyses.
Tumor, Metastasis & Adjacent Normal
Prospective and banked collections
- Brain
- Breast
- Colon / Rectum
- Esophagus
- Bile Duct
- Gallbladder
- Head & Neck
- Kidney
- Leukemia
- Liver
- Lung
- Lymphoma
- Pancreas
- Skin
- Stomach
- Thyroid
- Urinary Bladder
- Soft Tissue
- Female Genital Organs
- Male Genital Organs
- Small Intestine
- Thymus
- Tonsil
- + More
Tissue Formats
Available for immediate or prospective collection
- FFPE
- Fresh Frozen
- Mutation Characterized
- Viable Fresh (Prospective)
Matched Biofluids
Available paired with tissue specimens
- Plasma (EDTA)
- Plasma (Streck)
- Serum
- PBMCs (Viable & Non-Viable)
- Buffy Coat
- Urine
- Whole Blood
Find the Right Samples for Your Study
Search our inventory or request a custom collection tailored to your specific inclusion/exclusion criteria. Our team of scientists is ready to help you select the ideal cohorts for your next project.
Longitudinal Plasma
Longitudinal Plasma Collections
Monitor Disease Evolution Across the Treatment Journey
Tracking disease progression requires more than a snapshot. Our longitudinal plasma collections offer a window into the evolution of cancer, providing serial samples from the same patient across various treatment milestones. This is an essential resource for researchers developing non-invasive diagnostics or monitoring drug resistance mechanisms – across 20+ cancer indications and 9+ therapy classes including checkpoint inhibitors, chemotherapy, and targeted therapies.
- Baseline / Pre-Treatment Plasma collected at diagnosis before therapy initiation
- On-Treatment Monitoring Serial draws at defined intervals during active therapy
- Response Assessment Samples correlated with imaging and clinical response data
- Progression / Resistance Capture molecular changes at disease progression
Services
Capabilities
Multi-Omics Laboratory Services across all therapeutic areas
Pre-clinical and clinical workflows operated under GCP or non-GCP, depending on your
study requirements. Available as standalone services or integrated with our
biospecimens. All pathology reviewed by in-house board-certified pathologists.
IHC & Spatial Biology
Chromogenic and multiplex fluorescent immunohistochemistry with integrated digital pathology and image analysis for spatial protein expression characterization.
- Custom IHC Development
- 100+ Validated Assays
- Multiplex up to 8-plex
- TSA & UltiVue
- Ventana · Leica · Dako
- VisioPharm Analysis
Histopathology
Full-service tissue processing, staining, and expert pathological evaluation — from routine H&E to specialized stains and tissue microarray (TMA) preparation.
- Embedding & Sectioning
- H&E & Special Stains
- Tissue Microarray (TMA) Preparation
- Pathologist Annotation
Genomics & Transcriptomics
From nucleic acid isolation through single-cell resolution and spatial context — the full spectrum of genomic analysis for translational research.
- DNA/RNA Isolation & QC
- NGS incl. HLA Typing
- PCR · qPCR
- Manual FISH
- Laser Capture Microdissection
- 10x Chromium Single Cell
- Visium Spatial Transcriptomics
Proteomics & Cell Biology
Protein-level analysis and functional cell-based assays — from immunoassays to ex vivo drug profiling on patient-derived material.
- ELISA Development
- MSD Development
- Simple Western
- Flow Cytometry
- TIL Isolation
- PLA Assay
- Drug Profiling / PCCTS
- Primary Cell Lines
Quality & Compliance
Built for Regulated Research
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IRB-Approved
Documented informed consent protocols
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HIPAA & GDPR
US and EU data privacy compliance
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GCP Operations
Clinical-grade laboratory workflows
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CAP Proficiency
8 annual proficency test programs
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In-House Pathology
Board-certified pathologist review
Contact Us
Let’s Build Your Translational Program
Whether you need biospecimens for a research study, standalone laboratory
services, or a fully integrated translational biology program — our scientific
team is ready to partner with you.