Biobanking Feasibility in Africa: Findings from a Pilot Survey by the Pan-African Biobanking Network

This preliminary survey reports significant results of African biobanking showing willingness to cconductand urgent needs for harmonized ethics, explicit procedures for accreditation, and aligned policies. The PABNet is well-positioned to fill these gaps through promoting local use of international standards, launching training programs, and facilitating improved governance. These measures will help build a robust, internationally integrated biobanking system fitting Africa's research setting.