Article 3 Tasks and Activities

are closely related to its principal tasks;

do not jeopardise their achievement.

grant effective access to its resources and services in accordance with the rules defined in these Statutes to the European research community, composed of researchers from Members;

improve the interoperability between Biobanks and Biological Resource Centres of Members;

implement quality management including standardised procedures, best practices and appropriate tools to increase the quality of the resources collected and their associated data;

promote continuous enrichment of resources in Biobanks and associated data in order to maintain an adequate supply of specimens to keep up with the demands of the scientific community as well as to ensure continuous enrichment of the information associated with and generated by the analysis of biobanked samples. It shall contribute to increased use and dissemination of knowledge as well as optimisation of the results of biobank-based research activities throughout Europe;

establish and operate Common Services for the European biobanking community;

perform research services for public and private institutions;

establish and implement technological developments related to the resources and services;

provide training and facilitate mobility of researchers to support the establishment of new Biobanks and Biomolecular Resource Centres to strengthen and structure the European Research Area;

establish international relationships and launch joint activities with other European and non-European organisations concerned with its activities and in related fields, and when appropriate become a member of such organisations;

undertake any other activity necessary to fulfil its tasks.