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Genomic Medicine and Biobanks
The TMF has been providing important momentum in biobanks and genomic medicine for 25 years. For example, it coordinated the flagship project genomDE to establish a nationwide platform for medical genome sequencing. In addition, the TMF workgroups develop important standards, expert reports, and recommendations on the development of molecular medicine and biobanking that support the work of scientists.
Prof. Dr. Michael Krawczak, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein Campus KielGenomic medicine is an emerging medical discipline that uses genomic information in clinical care, e.g., for diagnostic or therapeutic decisions.
TMF Workgroup Biobanks
Centralized clinical biobanks are the central link between patient care and biomedical research. Population-based biobanks form the basis for the clarification of disease predispositions. The TMF Workgroup Biobanks has set itself the task of creating a broad forum for all types of biobanking.
TMF Workgroup Medical Bioinformatics and Systems Medicine
The TMF Workgroup Medical Bioinformatics and Systems Medicine focuses on issues related to molecular data management, including their linkage with clinical data in the context of disease-oriented genome research.
National Biobanking Symposium
At the National Biobanking Symposium, the German biobank community meets once a year to advance synergies for scientific, interdisciplinary exchange as well as with industry and the public. Topics include networking at regional and national levels, standardization, harmonization, quality management, IT infrastructures, and dialogue with relevant stakeholders.
Projects on the Topic [German only]
The TMF is a coordinating body for strategically relevant collaborative research projects at national and international levels. It is also involved in many small and large research projects as a specialized partner with a high level of expertise, particularly in legal, data protection, and ethical issues. In addition, it is involved in the development of concepts and project ideas for ministries and scientific institutions - regionally, nationally, and internationally.
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