India, June 1 -- The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released comprehensive guidelines to create a harmonised framework for biorepository governance across its institutes, building on the wide range of biological specimens available nationwide.The guidelines provide a clear structure for setting up and managing biorepositories, with standardised practices for the collection, storage, management, and sharing of biological specimens.

It will focus on quality systems, biosafety and biosecurity, data management, and ethical and regulatory compliance, while allowing flexibility based on the type of specimens at each institute; Establish a uniform system for the use of biospecimen resources in India to support innovation; Develop...