Biobank Norway 5
Biobank Norway 5 (BN5) is a national research infrastructure that connects biobanks, biomedical resources and health data to strengthen research, innovation and international collaboration in health and life sciences. The project will improve the visibility, accessibility and interoperability of biological samples and associated data, strengthen clinical biobanks for precision medicine, enable secure federated use of health data, and introduce a One Health perspective that integrates human, animal and environmental biobanking resources.
Biobank Norway 5 (BN5) further develops Norway’s national biobank infrastructure and builds on more than 15 years of coordinated development of biobanks and health data resources. The infrastructure aims to improve the visibility, accessibility and reuse of biological samples, biomolecular data and health information for researchers in Norway and internationally. BN5 will strengthen the integration of population-based cohorts, clinical biobanks, health registries and primary care data to support precision medicine, artificial intelligence and data-driven health research.
The project will promote FAIR principles, support Norwegian preparedness for the European Health Data Space (EHDS), develop solutions for secure federated analysis of sensitive health data, and strengthen ethical and legal frameworks for biobank-enabled research. A major innovation is the implementation of One Health biobanking, connecting human, animal and environmental health through harmonized collections, protocols and collaborative networks. BN5 will also support public-private partnerships, quality assurance, competence development and sustainable biobanking practices. Its long-term ambition is to maintain Norway’s leading position in biobank-based research and innovation.
Cooperating partners
NOFIMA
