MesobanK is the UK’s largest unique collection of high-quality tissue, cells and blood samples from mesothelioma patients. It is dedicated to the study of mesothelioma by providing researchers with samples for a wide range of mesothelioma research.

Mesothelioma is a disease affecting both men and women and is most commonly caused by exposure to asbestos. Present treatments do not cure the disease and the aim of MesobanK is to make available samples and data which may be able to assist researchers find new and more effective treatments. As well as access to tissue, scientists can request anonymised data linked to the sample, and the treatments they’ve received.

MesobanK was established in 2012 and collaborates with hospitals around the UK to identify patients with mesothelioma and collect samples.