The ADDRI Biobank, held within a secure specialised facility at ADDRI, collects and holds donated blood, tissue, fluid and stool samples (biosamples) from people diagnosed with asbestos, silicosis and other dust-related diseases. By safely storing these samples and health information, we’re giving scientists and researchers the tools they need to better understand mesothelioma and silicosis among other dust diseases – to improve the way these diseases are diagnosed and treated and ultimately, working towards a cure.
Earlier diagnosis, advancing treatments – the ADDRI Biobank can help advance research by:
Identifying a new biomarker in blood samples that helps detect mesothelioma earlier
Improving how dust diseases are diagnosed and managed in real clinical settings
Developing more targeted therapies based on how asbestos and silica dust exposure affects cells
For more information about asbestos and silica-related diseases, please call AMAA on 1800 107 758 or contact the research Institute at info@addri.org.au