Consulting Services

Asterand is a leading supplier of human biospecimens and drug discovery research services. Our experience puts us in a unique position to provide expert consultation on the best methods and procedures for the preservation of human tissues and biofluids.

Throughout the years, Asterand has had the privilege of working with preeminent academic and industrial institutions across the world. Our consulting services include recommendations and implementation of the best ethical and technical practices for all aspects of biomaterial collection, processing, storage and distribution. Our agreements may even include resource sharing to provide cost recovery for the overall biobank operation.

Asterand's comprehensive biobank consulting services can assist with:

• The development or maintenance of a biomaterials network
• Site evaluation and analysis
• Resource assessment, planning and development
• Program training and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures
• Sample quality control and assurance
• Sample storage
• Software evaluation and data management