A biobank built by people who have collected the samples
IntenCiv Healthcare Services is a diagnostics and research-services company. BioVault is the division through which we are building our own biobank.
From collection partner to biobank
IntenCiv has worked for years with research biobanks and sponsors across India, collecting samples and associated data on their behalf as a sublet collection partner. In that work, more than 25,000 samples were collected for various cohorts across the country. Those samples and data belong to the sponsoring organisations.
That experience showed us what makes a collection programme work, and what makes it fail: unclear consent, shifting protocols, weak documentation and unreliable transport. BioVault is our answer. We are building our own biobank with those lessons designed in.
"A biobank is only as good as the trust behind every sample. We build that trust into the process from the first consent form."
IntenCiv BioVault principleHow BioVault came about
- A diagnostic laboratory and field networkIntenCiv builds its foundation in laboratory diagnostics, with collection teams that work across regions.
- Collection partner for research biobanksSample and data collection for sponsors and biobanks, with more than 25,000 samples collected across India for various cohorts.
- Our own biobankIntenCiv BioVault: consented collection, controlled preparation and storage, coded data, and governance built to ISO 20387.
The people behind BioVault
BioVault is backed by the experience of IntenCiv's two directors.
Dr. G. S. Toteja
Extensive national-level experience at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), with decades of scientific leadership. Guides scientific governance and research standards.
Ashok Kumar Garg
Leads IntenCiv with a focus on building world-class diagnostic infrastructure, quality systems and operational discipline.
Four strengths behind BioVault
Field network
Trained collection teams and experience of running multi-site, protocol-driven collection across the country.
Diagnostic laboratory
An operating diagnostic laboratory behind us for testing and quality control, through a written service agreement.
Compliance know-how
Hands-on understanding of ethics approval, informed consent, data protection and quality documentation.
Leadership with standards experience
Directors with ICMR and NABL quality-system backgrounds.
Want to know more about how we work?
We are glad to walk you through our approach and our readiness.