UMC Utrecht Biobank Research Ethics Committee (TCBio)
The Biobank Research Ethics Committee (TCBio) reviews procedures for the collection of human biological material and its use for medical scientific research that is not subject to the Dutch Medical Research Involving Human Subjects Act (WMO).
TCBio reviews procedures that collect and/or use human biological materials for medical scientific research to ensure high quality biomedical research and responsible collection, storage, management and distribution of human tissue, cells and related data. The committee is composed of experts in clinical practice, biomedical research, genetics, methodology, ethics, law and participant experience ensuring compliance with Dutch and European regulations.
Medical Research Ethics Committee (MREC)
Research that falls under the WMO, MDR, IVDR or CTR must be reviewed by an accredited Medical Research Ethics Committee (MREC; Dutch: METC) or the CCMO. If human biological material is stored as part of such a study for a future research question that has not yet been defined, the subsequent research using this material requires additional review by TCBio.
For a more information see: https://tcbio.umcutrecht.nl/en/
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General InquiriessecretariatTCBio@umcutrecht.nl
Visiting address:Heidelberglaan 1003584 CX UtrechtFacility features:
Typical users: Researchers that collect and/or use human biological materials for medical scientific research.