Biobank services for researchers

Biobank sample processing

Finnish Clinical Biobank Tampere (FCBT) provides samples and related information for the purposes of biomedical, clinical and health science research. Samples may be provided for research or product and method development. We serve both academic researchers and companies. The aim is to ensure equal access to the materials by observing uniform criteria – each request for the transfer of samples and data will go through the same assessment process.

Please familiarise yourself with our data disclosure process here.

Scientific Steering Group

Requests for sample and data disclosure will be handled by the Scientific Steering Group of FCBT, which is responsible for the scientific evaluation of biobank research.

Chairperson:

  • Seppo Parkkila, Dean, Professor, Tampere University

Members and experts

  • Kati Kristiansson, Director of Research and Development, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa
  • Elina Mattila, Director of Nursing, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa
  • Maria Toivakka, Administrative Manager, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Permanent expert
  • Johanna Laukkarinen, Chief Physician, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Permanent expert
  • Katri Kaukinen, Professor, Tampere University
  • Petteri Malkavaara, Director, Tampere University, Permanent expert
  • Tiina Alapirtti, Chief Physician, Wellbeing Services County of Kanta-Häme
  • Päivikki Kangastupa, Hospital Chemist, Wellbeing Services County of South Ostrobothnia
  • Teemu Tolonen, Head of Department, Fimlab, Permanent expert

Presenting official

  • Sanna Siltanen, Service Manager, Finnish Clinical Biobank Tampere

Secretary

  • Enni Makkonen, Service Coordinator, Finnish Clinical Biobank Tampere

Spring 2025 (Last day to submit material in the Fingenious® platform in parentheses

  • Wed 29th of January (15th of January)
  • Wed 19th of February (5th of February )
  • Wed 19th of March (5th of March)
  • Wed 23rd of April (9th of April )
  • Wed 21st of May (7th of May)
  • Wed 18th of June (4th of June )

Last modified 14.1.2025