J Korean Med Assoc.  2021 Jan;64(1):57-65. 10.5124/jkma.2021.64.1.57.

Introduction to the human disease resource search and distribution platform through the Korea Biobank Network portal

• Kim YH
• Cha HR
• Lee JE
• Cha SE
• Choi YJ

• KMID: 2510610
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2021.64.1.57

Abstract

Human-derived materials are a crucial element of research in the life sciences. The Korea Biobank Network (KBN) portal is a shared open platform that provides the nationʼs most extensive disease resources, possessed by Human Bioresource Unit Banks of the KBN, to the public, including those in the fields of industry, academia, and research. This platform was developed to increase the efficient use of national disease resources. In the KBN portal, the current status of disease resources collected in Korea can be checked online. Human bioresources and clinical information are provided to consumers through systematic search and efficient distribution programs. Additionally, by simultaneously operating the KBN Distribution Support Center, we are working to support the rapid and convenient distribution of human resources in response to the needs of consumers. To effectively utilize the open human bioresource sharing platform, it is necessary to introduce an integrated clinical information management system. Currently, the KBN is in the process of establishing standard terminology for data and applying a common data model for the integrated management of various clinical information held by the KBN. We provide communications through the KBN portal, which is interconnected with the distribution support center, regional biobanks, and consumers. In conclusion, the KBN portal will provide open innovation by creating a business or service model by delivering shared open data and internalizing external innovative capabilities.

Keyword

Bioinformatics; Biological specimen banks; Korea Biobank Network; Clinical research