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BARRERA-SALDANA, Hugo A. et al. Mx BIOBANKS: a strategic pillar for national science to impact the health of Mexicans. Gac. Méd. Méx [online]. 2025, vol.161, n.5, pp.487-495.  Epub 06-Mar-2026. ISSN 2696-1288.  https://doi.org/10.24875/gmm.25000056.

The development of biobanks in Mexico has emerged as an essential strategic initiative to advance scientific research and its translation, to improve public health. This paper highlights the role of biospecimens, including surgical and liquid biopsies, in promoting diagnostic and therapeutic innovations. It underscores the importance of high-quality biobanking for translational research and the challenges faced due to insufficient infrastructure and professionalized services in Mexico. Through a historical overview, the paper describes the origin and initial evolution of biobanking efforts in Mexico, from establishing the first institutional biobanks to creating the National Biobank Laboratory (LANBIOBAN) network. The collaboration between national and international entities has allowed Mexico to engage in global biobanking networks, furthering precision medicine. Despite limited resources, these biobanks are fostering significant progress in translational research, improving diagnostic and therapeutic practices, and bridging the gap between research and clinical application.

Palavras-chave : Biobanks; Translational research; Biospecimens; Precision medicine; Mexican health.

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