BioStorage, Biomatrica in Sample Storage Pact

BioStorage Technologies, Inc. (BST), a provider of temperature-controlled sample storage and management, and Biomatrica, a biostability provider, have entered a strategic alliance. BST’s facilities will offer its clients the option to utilize Biomatrica’s dry storage technology, which provides security-controlled storage and ensures a stable humidity environment for samples. In addition, real-time tracking and monitoring of samples will be provided through BST’s inventory management system, ISISS®.

“BioStorage Technologies continually evaluates the latest technologies in sample storage and management to ensure the best customer service,” said Lori Ball, senior vice president of BST. “After reviewing numerous potential partners, we selected Biomatrica, as they clearly set the standard as the leader in this field. We are excited to drive the industry forward through this partnership as we believe that providing options to our clients is paramount.”

“Combining the novel technology of Biomatrica with BioStorage Technologies’ world class services provide a uniquely integrated solution that addresses the needs of the biobanking and biorepository community. These offerings also support a highly sustainable environment that scales with growing sample inventory,” said Judy Muller-Cohn, chief executive officer of Biomatrica.

BST will also provide the option for conversion services for clients to transition samples from frozen to room temperature storage through the use of Biomatrica’s products – DNAstable®, RNAstable® and DNAgard®. Conversion provides an alternative storage method and supports BioStorage’s current initiatives to adopt green technologies. Offering this technology balances the company’s reliance on freezers and decreases cold chain shipping costs, according to a BST statement.