In recent years, biobanking has become increasingly vital to furthering the promise of precision medicine. However, academic, government and commercial biobanking operations have also come under increased pressure to balance their budgets and plan for long-term sustainability in the face of budget shortfalls and increased competition for limited research funding. As one of the primary medical specialties engaged in biobanking, pathologists face these challenges in their institutions, explains Dr. Jim Vaught, editor-in-chief of the journal Biopreservation and Biobanking (https://capatholo.gy/2nOY6Yx), in this CAPcast. Dr. Vaught has studied the challenges involved in the economics and sustainability over the past 10 years and has published several papers on these topics.

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