Directory
The BBMRI-ERIC Directory is a centralised register of biobanks and their collections. See here for step-by-step instructions on how to sign in / register, answers to frequently asked questions about registering biobanks, and two video tutorials.
How to sign in / register
1) Login ('Sign in' top right) at directory.bbmri-eric.eu.
2) You will be given several options for logging in:
- If your institution is listed in the German Research Network (DFN), you can select your institution from the input field and authenticate as usual with your institute account (submit & accept).
OR
- If you do not have a DFN account, select the 'LifeScience Hostel' button to create a Hostel IdP account and use it to register. After clicking on the 'Register' link, enter your name, e-mail, password choice and institution & 'submit'.
3) You will receive a registration email (please check your spam folder), which you can use to complete your registration.
4.) If you want to be able to edit the Directory after you have successfully completed the registration process, you will need to re-login to the Directory (so that 'Logout' is displayed in the top right hand corner) and send an email to germanbiobanknode@charite.de. You will then be given editor rights by the office.
Registration FAQs
How can I add a biobank to the Directory?
Select the “Biobank” tab to add your biobank to the Directory. Click on the plus symbol to open a form in which you can enter your biobank’s details.
What is the correct formulation for ID codes?
ID codes may not contain any spaces!
There are three different types of ID codes: for contacts, biobanks and collections.
- Contacts: bbmri-eric:contactID:DE_KDEB (the identifier should be clear and easy to find)
- Biobank: bbmri-eric:ID:DE_KDEB (replace the “KDEB” in this code with the abbreviation for your biobank)
- Collection: bbmri-eric:ID:DE_KDEB:collection:STUDY-XY (replace “STUDY-XY” with the name of your study)
What are “collections”?
Describe the different collections your biobank offers in greater detail under the “Collections” tab. Each biobank must indicate at least one collection they offer.
How can I enter contact information?
Select the “Contacts” tab and click on the plus symbol to enter the contact details for your institution.
What is meant with “network”?
GBA is a network, for example. Further networks can be added, or this field can also be left empty.
Is it possible to only complete the fields marked with an asterisk (*)?
To optimally serve search queries, the fields feeding the search parameters: "Diagnosis Available", "Sample Materials", "Access Policy" and "Quality” should be defined in addition to the fields marked with *.
What are Quality Labels?
In order to make the certifications or accreditations of your biobank or collection visible, please send a copy of the certificate documentation to germanbiobanknode@charite.de. Your information will be forwarded to the QM offices of BBMRI-ERIC, verified there and entered in the Directory as a "Quality Label".
You will find answers to further questions in the Data Manager Manual. In case of questions, please contact IT Coordinator Zohaib Hassan (zohaib.hassan@charite.de) or the BBMRI-ERIC IT Helpdesk (it@helpdesk.bbmri-eric.eu).
Video: Introduction - How to maintain data in the Directory via the user interface
Video: Advanced - How to maintain data in the Directory in “bulk mode”
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