Biobank services for researchers

Biobank sample processing

Finnish Clinical Biobank Tampere (FCBT) provides samples and related information for the purposes of biomedical, clinical and health science research. Samples may be provided for research or product and method development. We serve both academic researchers and companies. The aim is to ensure equal access to the materials by observing uniform criteria – each request for the transfer of samples and data will go through the same assessment process.

Please familiarise yourself with our data disclosure process here.

Scientific Steering Group

Requests for sample and data disclosure will be handled by the Scientific Steering Group of FCBT, which is responsible for the scientific evaluation of biobank research.

Chairperson:

  • Seppo Parkkila, Dean, Professor, Tampere University

Members and experts

  • Johanna Laukkarinen, Chief Physician, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa
  • Olli Leppänen, Medical officer, Hospital Services, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa
  • Elina Mattila, Director of Nursing, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa
  • Antti Kaipia, Chief Dept of Urology, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Permanent expert
  • Henri Toivanen, Lawer, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Permanent expert
  • Artturi Mäkinen, Deputy Chief Physician, Fimlab, Permanent expert
  • Katri Kaukinen, Professor, Tampere University
  • Petteri Malkavaara, Director, Tampere University

Presenting official

  • Sanna Siltanen, Service Manager, Finnish Clinical Biobank Tampere

Secretary

  • Enni Makkonen, Service Coordinator, Finnish Clinical Biobank Tampere

  • Salla Markkinen, Data Scientist, Finnish Clinical Biobank Tampere

Spring 2026 (Last day to submit material in the Fingenious® platform in parentheses):

  • Th 22nd January 
  • Mon 2nd March (16th February)
  • Mon 30.th March (16th March)
  • Wed 29th April (15th April)
  • Wed 27th May (13th May)
  • Th 18th June (4th June)

Last modified 19.1.2026