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NCNP Biobank

~Advancing the Future of Medicine~

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The NCNP Biobank provides a foundation that supports the development of new diagnostics and treatments for neurological, psychiatric, and neuromuscular disorders. We distribute well-characterized biospecimens and associated clinical data donated by patients, supporting research conducted by industry, government, and academic institutions. All biobank operations are accredited to the ISO 20387:2018 Biobanking Standard, ensuring reliable processes, traceability, and data integrity.
If you are interested in using our biospecimens and/or data for research, please contact us at the email address below.
E-mail: biobank@ncnp.go.jp

Number of stored specimens
(as of 2025.10.31)

  • Participants

    Participants

    8,764 people

  • Cerebrospinal fluid

    Cerebrospinal fluid

    7,176 samples

  • Blood

    Blood

    22,048 samples

    Serum:10,251 samples
    Plasma:11,797 samples

  • DNA

    DNA

    14,476 samples

Video introduction

  •  Introduction to the National Center
    Biobank Network (NCBN)

  • NCBN explanatory video for basic researchers