The Biospecimen Informatics Core (BIC) supports biospecimen-based research across UC Davis by providing shared informatics infrastructure, consultation, and scalable specimen management systems.
We work with investigators to ensure that biospecimens and associated data are collected, managed, and stewarded according to best practices — enhancing scientific value while maintaining strong regulatory and ethical standards.
If you receive care at UC Davis, please understand that you may be approached for permission to use your specimens and medical information about your condition for research. You are always free to decline. If you are a tissue or blood donor, know that the UC Davis researchers are very grateful for your contributions.
We take every effort to ensure confidential patient and specimen information is secure.
This informative video by the Center for Ecogenetics and Environmental Health describes what happens to your blood or leftover tissue when you participate in a research registry or specimen collection.
Informed consent presents potential human research participants with sufficient information — including anticipated procedures, risks, and benefits — to make an informed decision about whether to participate in research studies. View this video to learn more.
Modern biobanks permit large-scale analysis for individuation of specific disease biomarkers starting from biological or digital material (i.e., bioimages) with well-annotated clinical and biological data.
Planning a new study? Launching or inheriting a biospecimen collection?
We provide expert consultation on specimen workflows, governance, data structure, and long-term sustainability.
