With inflammatory rheumatic diseases, basic research is crucial for future advances. That is why the SCQM maintains a biobank where blood samples are collected for scientific use.
Our goal: We want to collect blood serum and DNA from as many patients as possible who are registered in the SCQM registry. This biological material is stored in the SCQM biobank and used for biomedical research.
Researchers must submit project proposals, which are assessed and approved by the Scientific Advisory Board, the Foundation Board, and the relevant Ethics Committee (see also «Research and Cooperation Regulations»).
From all patients who are included in the SCQM registry and who have consented to the collection of biomaterial in their consent form.
Yes, requests revoking consent and requesting that samples be destroyed can be sent to the SCQM office.
The costs for material and transport are borne by the SCQM Biobank.
Detailed information on the collection and transport of the biospecimens can be found in the user manual in the SCQM database.