BioVana and NICRAT Launch Implementation of Nigeria's National Cancer Biobank Network

BioVana and NICRAT have launched Nigeria's National Cancer Biobank Network across eight federal hospitals, aiming to collect 10,000 cancer biospecimens initially and scale to 100,000 by 2028. The initiative sets national standards and digital infrastructure to strengthen cancer research and precision oncology in Nigeria, establishing a model for biomedical research coordination in Africa.

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