Biodiversity Biobanks

South Africa

South Africa

A research infrastructure project funded by the
Department of Science, Technology & Innovation’s SA Research Infrastructure Roadmap (SARIR)

Read more about the BBSA here

Together with partner institutions holding biodiversity biobanks

An Overview

About the Biodiversity Biobanks

About the biodiversity biobanks

The BBSA is  one of the projects under the South African Research Infrastructure Roadmap (SARIR) of the Department of Science, Technology & Innovation (DSTI).    The main aim of the BBSA is to increase the range and quality of biodiversity samples stored, and to increase and improve access for research and development.

Joint Biobanking Africa Conference 2025

South Africa

South Africa

Where worlds align: biodiversity and human biobanks

We’re thrilled to be a part of the GGBN 2025 Conference in Cape Town, South Africa —a joint event with ISBER! With this year’s conference theme, “Where worlds align: biodiversity and human biobanks.

Same, but different”, we’re bringing together experts in human and biodiversity biobanking to talk shop, share solutions and discuss future efforts.

Join us from 29 September to 3 October 2025 at the Old Mutual Conference and Exhibition Centre, located in the heart of the iconic Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town.

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What are biodiversity biobanks?

Biodiversity biobanks are repositories of biologically relevant resources, including reproductive tissues such as seeds, eggs and sperm, other tissues including blood, DNA extracts, microbial cultures (active and dormant), and environmental samples containing biological communities….