Experience & evidence

Case study

Centre Léon Bérard · research experience

Requalifying a neuroblastoma collection built over 40 years.

A published study on the data needed to make historical paediatric biological samples available for research.

samples assessed
21,389
collection period
1984–2024
retained under the study criteria
65%

The starting point

The Biological Sample Management Platform at Centre Léon Bérard was asked to integrate a historical neuroblastoma collection. Its associated information needed to be assessed to determine suitability for research use.

The work described in the study

  • Assessment of the data associated with 21,389 samples.
  • Identification of minimum information criteria for research use, drawing on applicable texts and reference documents.
  • Application of a methodology to qualify samples against the defined criteria.

The documented result

65% of the samples met the criteria and were retained for future research. The study also highlighted a need to harmonise data management and interoperability practices.

What this experience demonstrates

A practical approach to collection requalification: review the available data, define usable criteria and document decisions about research readiness.

This case presents Laure Sanvee-Edoh’s research experience at Centre Léon Bérard. The figures describe the published study and its defined criteria.

Source: published research study, 2026

Scientific outputs

Publication · English

Requalification and Data Management of Pediatric Biological Samples Collected since 1984: A Case Study from a Neuroblastoma Collection

Thesis · French

Biobanking in support of paediatric research: valuing a 40-year-old sample collection at Centre Léon Bérard

Scientific poster · French

Quality assessment of biological samples collected over the past 40 years

Feedback from collaborators

People who have worked with Laure share their experience of her rigour, organisation and teamwork.

[...] Her maturity, seriousness, and perseverance allowed us to implement a colossal work that will lead to the valorization of a collection of major interest for medical-scientific research on these pediatric tumors [Neuroblastoma].[...]

Séverine Tabone-EglingerScientific Director of the Biological Sample Management PlatformCentre Léon Bérard · 2025

Laure is a person invested in her missions and trustworthy. She communicates clearly and adapts easily to her interlocutors. She quickly understands the tasks assigned and the associated challenges. A pleasure to work with her!

Melissa DussoyerBiobank Master ManagerESTBB · 2025

[...] Laure has demonstrated strong professional skills, combining scientific rigor, organizational sense, and analytical spirit. We worked together on writing a scientific article about the requalification of biological samples for research, a project where she contributed methodically, autonomously, and with real concern for scientific quality. She is a reliable colleague, invested and pleasant, capable of evolving effectively in the biobank field.

Kouamé A. KintossouHead of non-communicable diseases collections / ISBER Ambassador EMEAInstitut Pasteur de Côte d'Ivoire · 2026

[...] Laure knows how to be a source of proposal in order to set up a roadmap to organize, series the necessary actions with ethical and scientific rigor. Always optimistic and looking for practical and pragmatic solutions, Laure listens to the needs of her partners to best meet the specifications. Her seriousness and good humor make her an exceptional partner.[...]

Isabelle Iacono Di CacitoResearch Study EngineerCentre Léon Bérard · 2026

[...] Laure was able to adapt to different teams of volunteers who know they can count on her help and effective support. Laure anticipates, takes initiative. Laure shows ease in working in a team. She has good interpersonal skills and had good exchanges with her hierarchy, the entire salaried team, and brain-injured members.

Marie DepuydtCoordinatorLoisirs et Progrès Organisation · 2022

Research & academic environments

The context of each relationship is stated below.

  • Centre Léon Bérard

    Research on the requalification and associated data of a legacy neuroblastoma collection.

  • Institut Pasteur · Côte d’Ivoire

    Scientific co-authorship with a collaborator affiliated with Institut Pasteur de Côte d’Ivoire.

  • ESTBB

    Training and academic exchanges in biobank management.

What needs to move forward?

A collection to qualify, data to reconcile or a team that needs specialised support: let’s define a useful scope.

Discuss your needs