# FIND integrated biobanks: A network model for efficiency and preparedness based on equitable partnership contracts

## TL;DR

The FIND Integrated Biobank network offers a new model for equitable biobanking partnerships to improve diagnostic research and pandemic preparedness in low- and middle-income countries.

## Contribution

The FIB model introduces a replicable, contract-based approach for equitable biospecimen access and global research integration.

## Key findings

- The FIB network addresses barriers in translational research and diagnostic development in LMICs.
- The model supports rapid, quality-assured access to clinical biospecimens through equitable partnerships.
- It aligns with the WHO Pandemic Agreement and integrates LMIC institutions into global research ecosystems.

## Abstract

The FIND Integrated Biobank (FIB) network was established to address long-standing barriers in translational research, diagnostic development, and pandemic preparedness, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This article presents the FIB network as an innovative, contract-based model for equitable biobanking partnerships that support rapid, quality-assured access to clinical biospecimens for translational research and diagnostic evaluations. The FIB model offers a replicable and scalable approach to global diagnostic research and preparedness, anchored in equitable, legally binding partnerships. It advances the goals of the WHO Pandemic Agreement and provides a practical pathway for integrating LMIC institutions into global translational research ecosystems.