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Evolve Biobank

Lab Overview

The Evolve Biobank provides the controlled cold-chain foundation for UNIC Evolve’s biological, molecular, and translational research programmes. It guarantees that samples, reagents, and temperature-sensitive materials retain their scientific validity over time.

Research & Innovation Focus

The biobank supports storage strategies for human biological samples, molecular materials, reagents, consumables, and research-critical assets requiring defined temperature conditions. It is essential for programmes where biological integrity, traceability, and temporal consistency determine the quality of scientific conclusions.

Core Capabilities

Capabilities include ultra-low-temperature storage through six B Medical Systems U401V freezers, distributed cold-chain capacity through F290 freezers, P290 refrigerators, F130 undercounter freezers, and monitoring or connectivity through the B Connected data communication unit where assigned.

Applications & Impact

The biobank supports precision medicine studies, biomarker validation, longitudinal cohort research, sequencing programmes, molecular testing, clinical sample archiving, and intervention studies in longevity and preventive health. It strengthens readiness for multi-phase research programmes that require preserved materials and consistent storage conditions.

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Where It Is

Main Building, Labs Floor, Level -1 · L110, L111

Research Data Centre (702)Evolve Biomarker Lab (L101)Evolve Library Preparation (L102)Evolve Molecular Testing (L103)Pharmaceutical Technology Laboratory (L104)Evolve Human Sample Preparation (L105)Evolve Analytical Chemistry Preparation (L106)Evolve Molecular Analysis (L107)Evolve Sequencing (L108)Surgical Simulation Suite (L112)Anatomy Lab (L113)Biology & Microbiology Lab (L114)Chemistry & Biochemistry Lab (L115)WC Female (L116)WC AMEA (L117)WC Male (L118)Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory (L119)Pharmacy Practice Lab (L120)Galenic Preparation Area (L121)Dispensing & Consultation Area (L122)Care Room (L123)Wash & Sterilisation Room (L125)Preparation Room (L126)Evolve Food Preparation (L128)Evolve Food Metrology (L129)Evolve Food Sample Preparation (L131)Prayer Room (L135)Lockers Area (L136)Breastfeeding Room (L137)First Aid Room (L138)Accessible Shower & WC (L139)Shower Room (L140)Change Room (L141)Evolve Biobank (L110)Evolve Biobank (L111)ResearchDataCentre702L101L102L103PharmaceuticalTechnology LabL104L105L106EvolveMolecularAnalysisL107L108L110L111SurgicalSimulationSuiteL112Anatomy LabL113Biology &MicrobiologyLabL114Chemistry &BiochemistryLabL115MedicinalChemistry LabL119PharmacyPractice LabL120L121L122CareRoomL123L125L126L128L129EvolveFood SamplePreparationL131L135LockersAreaL136L137

The whole floor