British medical bulletin
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Biobanking refers to the infrastructure, policies and practices involved in collecting, processing, storing and disseminating biological samples. Biospecimen methods research to support biobanking through evidence-based practices is now recognized as critical to the success of biobanking and translational research. ⋯ Additional biospecimen methods research leading to the development of evidence-based practices is critical to translational research and personalized medicine.
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Women now outnumber men in British medical schools. This paper charts the history of women in medicine and provides current demographic trends. ⋯ Further research is needed to explore the cost-effectiveness of existing and future interventions in this field.