L'istituzione di una biobanca di ricerca: questioni etico-giudidiche. il caso della biobanca dell'umbria.

A research biobank is a collection of human biological samples for use in research. The article analyses the relevant ethical-legal issues relating to the institution of a research biobank, starting from the case study of the project called "Umbria Biobank". In particular, the article is focused on elaboration of the ethical-juridical solutions to ensure the balance between research activity and the tights and freedom of individuals. This despite the lack of national specific rules that systematically addresses the ethical and legal issues arising from a research biobank. As matter of fact, the solutions have to be found in the European principles and rules concerning the protection of personal data and the collection and storage of the human tissues.