Milan Cancer Research Institute
The project
Design and construction of a new biobank laboratory for the Milan Cancer Institute, intended for the collection, processing, storage and management of biological samples to support cancer research.
The project involves the creation of a highly specialised facility that meets the highest standards of quality, safety and traceability, capable of ensuring the integrity of samples and the reliability of the associated data.
Project in progress
The customer
The Milan Cancer Institute is a centre of national and international excellence in the research, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
The Institute’s work combines clinical care with scientific research, with the aim of developing innovative therapies and continuously improving treatment standards. In this context, the Biobank plays a strategic role in advancing translational medicine.
Before the project: the client’s requirements
The Institute has expressed the need to establish a modern biobank, designed to ensure:
- proper management of the flow of biological samples on receipt, during processing and storage;
- strict monitoring of environmental conditions and storage temperatures;
- full traceability of samples and associated data;
- compliance with current regulations and national and international quality standards.
The complexity of the project requires careful integration of the functional layout, technical installations, monitoring systems and operational protocols within a functioning hospital environment.
Our approach: the solution
Our work encompasses both the design phase and the construction of the spaces, using an integrated approach that takes processes, people and technology into account from the very outset.
The main activities include:
- Analysis of operational workflows and definition of the functional layout of the Biobank
- Design of facilities for the reception, processing, preparation and storage of samples
- Design and integration of technical systems (electrical, HVAC, backup and continuity systems) to support freezers and cryogenic systems
- Design of monitoring and alarm systems for the continuous monitoring of environmental conditions
- Coordination of implementation activities in accordance with the Institute’s operational requirements
Particular attention is paid to the separation of routes, operator safety and the redundancy of critical systems – all of which are essential for ensuring service continuity and safeguarding biodiversity.
The Labs2Life advantage: reliability, continuity and a systems-based approach
Designing a biobank is not merely a matter of building or installing equipment: it involves creating a strategic infrastructure for scientific research.
Choosing Labs2Life means:
- to have a single point of contact specialising in the construction of highly complex laboratories;
- integrate technical design with the analysis of operational processes;
- to ensure high standards of safety, quality and traceability;
- to mitigate risks associated with critical infrastructure and business continuity.
A project that makes a tangible contribution to the advancement of cancer research by providing the scientific community with a secure, efficient and forward-looking infrastructure.