An Australian Chronic Kidney Disease Biobank to Support Future Research

The Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Biobank is a repository for plasma, erythrocytes, serum, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), DNA, kidney core biopsies, and relevant clinical data. These materials are collected from CKD patients and healthy controls in Queensland, Australia. Plasma, erythrocytes, serum, urine, and PBMCs are collected annually; DNA and kidney core biopsies are one-off collections; and clinical data are updated annually. The CKD Biobank aims to provide domestic investigators associated with the CKD Centre of Research Excellence (CKD.QLD), and international investigators of CKD, with a resource to support future research to improve clinical outcomes of CKD patients. Funding statement: The National Health and Medical Research Council Centres of Research Excellence scheme and the University of Queensland’s Simple Procurement Plan currently fund the CKD Biobank.