The WashU Medicine BioStore provides centralized, automated, and secure frozen biosample storage and management for clinical and basic research at WashU Medicine. Designed for efficient, high-density storage, the system ensures biosamples remain protected, accessible, and integrated with genomic, proteomic, metabolomic, and other research workflows.
Researchers can store and retrieve their own samples and may request biosamples shared from other university labs to extend their studies. The BioStore reduces reliance on individual lab freezers, lowering costs and improving sample tracking and security.
Precision, Security, and Efficiency
- Automated Inventory Management – Every vial is assigned a 2D barcode and tracked in real-time, reducing human error and ensuring precision retrieval.
- Temperature Stability – Samples are stored in ultra-low temperature environments with redundant cooling systems to protect against fluctuations.
- Space Optimization – The high-density storage design maximizes capacity, reducing the footprint of traditional freezer farms.
- Fast and Controlled Retrieval – Robotic retrieval ensures that requested samples are ready for use with minimal handling.
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