Introduction Long-term storage of biological materials is a critical component of any
epidemiological study. In designing specimen repositories, efforts need to balance future
needs for samples with logistical constraints necessary to process and store samples in a
timely fashion. Objectives In the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa), the
Biobank was charged with long-term storage of more than 380,000 biological samples from
pregnant women, their partners and their children for up to 100 years. Methods Biological …

… to the MoBa Biobank from the establishment until present, and we are grateful to
everyone who are or have been involved in the Biobank Team. We are also grateful to all
the participating families in Norway who take part in this ongoing cohort study. … The
biobank of the Norwegian mother and child cohort study: A resource for the next 100 years.
Eur J Epidemiol 2006; 21: 619-625. 5. …