Experience in creating a collection of microbial cultures and biological specimens at the reference center of the A. N. Ryzhikh National Medical Research Center of Coloproctology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation

This article examines key aspects of the structural organization and functioning of a biobank, including the main stages of biological sample processing. Particular attention is paid to the implementation of research projects using preserved biological material and microbial strain collections. The article describes collection of microorganism strains and biological material in a cryobank, a division of the reference center for the verification of microbiological research results in coloproctology, established at the A. N. Ryzhikh National Medical Research Center of Coloproctology. This article presents the experience of a reference center collaborating with medical facilities in Russian regions within the biological risk monitoring system. A cryobanking system for samples in priority areas of biomedical research is described. The obtained results demonstrate the importance of an integrated approach to biobanking for improving the effectiveness of scientific and clinical developments.