In the world of life sciences, samples are more than just materials, they are irreplaceable assets representing years of research, patient trust, and potential breakthroughs. Protecting these assets requires more than just secure storage; it demands a robust disaster recovery strategy.

Whether it’s an unexpected power outage, freezer failure, flooding, or even large-scale disruption, biobanks must be prepared to act quickly. A key component of that preparedness is choosing a partner who not only understands biobanking but also has the infrastructure to safely transport and protect samples in emergency situations.

Why Disaster Recovery Matters in Biobanking

Irreplaceable Assets

Biological samples often cannot be replicated. Once lost, the associated data, patient contributions, and potential treatments vanish with them.

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory bodies demand strict adherence to storage and handling standards. Any loss or compromise can have major legal and reputational consequences.

Business Continuity

For pharma, biotech, clinical trials, and academic research, maintaining sample integrity ensures that critical projects remain on track even in the face of unexpected events.

Trust & Reputation

Patients, research partners, and funders place enormous trust in biobanks. A strong disaster recovery plan is essential to maintaining credibility.

The Role of Temperature-Controlled Logistics

When disaster strikes, the ability to safely move samples off-site is crucial. This is where temperature-controlled logistics vehicles come into play:

• Guaranteed Stability: Samples can be transported under strict conditions (-80°C, LN2, 2–8°C, ambient) without deviation.
• Rapid Response: Vehicles are ready to be deployed immediately, ensuring minimal downtime in recovery.
• Real-Time Monitoring: Advanced vehicles provide live tracking of both location and temperature, offering peace of mind that compliance is maintained.
• Scalable Support: From a handful of vials to entire freezer inventories, specialist logistics teams can manage moves of any size.

Why Harrow Green Makes the Difference

Harrow Green is more than just a relocation specialist, they bring decades of expertise in life science logistics and sample protection. Their fleet of temperature-controlled vehicles is designed specifically to safeguard research assets during moves and disaster recovery situations. With specialist handling teams, regulatory understanding, and proven track records in both laboratory relocation and biobanking support, Harrow Green offers the reliability and peace of mind that research organisations need when the unexpected happens.

Final Thoughts

Disaster recovery is not a “nice to have” in biobanking, it’s a critical safeguard. Choosing the right partner, one with the infrastructure to protect samples in transit, can mean the difference between continuity and catastrophic loss. With Harrow Green’s temperature-controlled logistics and specialist expertise, you can be confident that your samples, and the science they represent, are in safe hands.

Get on touch today to allow us to safeguard your samples.