Biosample Core Unit (BCU) coordinates biobanking in the FIM within the University Medicine Network (NUM)
The Hannover Unified Biobank coordinates biobanking in the Infection Medicine Network as part of its function as a Biosample Core Unit (BCU) in the University Medicine Network (NUM).
The Infection Medicine Network (FIM) is the first use case for the NUM study network. The FIM is intended to establish a uniform recruitment platform for infectious diseases and thus further standardize and automate study-relevant processes in infection research.
The FIM contains five modules:
- Bloodstream infections
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Respiratory infections
- Infections of the central nervous system
- New pathogens
A total of 15 university hospitals are involved in the FIM.