FAQs

1. What is GGBN?

2. How do I find and order samples for my research?

  *Preorder Info
  *How to search for material
  *How to request material

3. How do I find information about any restrictions associated with the samples I request?

4. What is the procedure for members uploading sample data to GGBN?

  *Technical requirements

5. How do I contribute samples and sample data if I am not associated with a member biorepository?

6. How do I find usage statistics for my institution providing data to GGBN?

7. How do I find information about sample transfers and traffic to the GGBN data portal?

8. How do I extract metadata from the online dataset?

9. Where do I find information about best practices for sample management, including compliance with the Nagoya Protocol?

  *ABS and Nagoya Protocol
  *ABS Fact Sheet and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

10. How do I ensure my research project complies with the terms and conditions of the requested samples, including any access and benefit sharing?

11. How do I ensure the samples and associated rights information are properly linked to the sample derivatives, NCBI records and journal publications?

12. What are the benefits of joining GGBN? How can I join GGBN?

   *Join Us

13. What does it entail to join GGBN?

14. How does GGBN differ from other data providers?