OUR PURPOSE

MISSION

We strive to uphold excellence in quality, integrity, and innovation in every aspect of biorepository management, ensuring that each sample entrusted to us supports impactful scientific advancements and contributes to meaningful discoveries in healthcare and biomedical research.

Laboratory Research
Preservation: Ethically Governed Biospecimen Access

Brain tissues and blood samples are collected under stringent clinical, legal, and ethical standards, followed by preservation at ultra-low temperatures.

Meta-Data

Availability of relevant demographic, clinical, and psychological autopsy data to support in-depth and multidimensional research.

Advanced Research Support

Enabling studies in molecular biology, neurobiology, and psychiatric research, with a focus on suicidal behavior and related disorders.

Standardized Processing & Storage

Robust protocols for biospecimen handling, preservation, and data management to ensure consistency, traceability, and scientific integrity.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Ongoing collaborations with academic institutions, including the University of Utah and the Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS, with openness to further partnerships that foster innovation, research, and knowledge exchange.

OUR ASPIRATION

Our Vision

To become a globally recognized centre of excellence in the collection, preservation, and management of high-quality blood and brain biospecimens. Through innovation, collaboration, and scientific integrity, we strive to advance research in human health, disease mechanisms, and cause-of-death investigations, contributing to improved diagnostics, effective treatments, and evidence-based prevention strategies for future generations.

PROCESS OVERVIEW

Work Flow

From case reception to long-term biospecimen preservation

01

Receiving and Verification of Case

Cases are first received at the AIIMS Mortuary, where initial documentation and identification are performed. Details are verified against the Police Inquest Report to confirm identity, cause of death, and relevant background information.

02

Psychological Autopsy & Consent

Comprehensive psychological autopsies are conducted with next-of-kin to secure informed consent and gather psychosocial information.

03

Sample Collection (Brain & Blood)

Following consent, brain tissue and blood samples are collected under controlled sterile conditions according to approved protocols.

04

Histopathological & Toxicological Screening

Brain tissues from multiple regions are examined histopathologically while toxicological screening identifies commonly encountered substances.

05

Sample Preservation & Storage

Samples are transferred through a controlled cold chain and preserved in ultra-low temperature freezers (-80°C) for long-term storage and research use.

Future Perspectivess

Our vision for shaping the future of research, diagnostics, and forensic science

Sample Diversity

Expand collections across varied populations, age groups, disease conditions, and forensic cases.

Advanced Technologies

Use NGS, proteomics, metabolomics, and AI-driven analytics for molecular insights.

Digital Biobank

Develop secure platforms with real-time access to specimen data for global research collaborations.

Forensic Applications

Advance molecular autopsy, DNA methylation profiling, and biomarker discovery.

Global Collaboration

Create standardized protocols, data-sharing frameworks, and joint international research projects.

Translational Research

Bridge laboratory findings to real-world applications in clinical care and public health.

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