Catalogue by NorayBanks

Catalogue by NorayBanks is a web-based virtual sample catalogue solution developed by NorayBio, designed to help biobanks and research institutions make their activity visible, publish their collection catalogues, and fully manage sample requests received from the scientific community. The platform is especially aimed at biobanks and research centres, and supports the creation of collaborative catalogues between multiple biobanks and institutions operating within a network.

The solution provides a structured, end-to-end workflow covering everything from catalogue publication through to sample dispatch and request closure, combining public-facing discoverability with secure, private access for request management.

Catalogue Creation and Publication

• Flexible catalogue configuration to define which collection and sample information is published
• Publication of samples directly to the web-based catalogue
• Catalogue updates supported via file-based upload or automatic synchronisation with existing sample management software

Researcher Search and Request Submission

• Streamlined and intuitive search engine enabling researchers to find relevant samples quickly
• User registration for private access to request management functions
• Structured registration of sample requests
• Provision and submission of project documentation as part of the request process

Biobank Request Management and Sample Dispatch

• Ongoing communication channel between the biobank and the requesting researcher
• Approval management workflows to review and authorise requests
• Sample preparation coordination within the platform
• Generation and sharing of documentation and information for the researcher

Request Closure and Service Monitoring

• Formal closure of the application by both the biobank and the researcher
• Monitoring of the level of service offered to support continuous improvement

Key Platform Capabilities

• Accessibility: Public access to the catalogue combined with private, registration-controlled access for sample request management
• Security: An independent and isolated database that holds only the information of the collections intended for publication
• Configuration and customisation: Configurable settings for the information published on collections and samples, as well as the documentation requirements imposed on requesters
• Interoperability: Integrable with existing biobank or institutional sample management software, enabling automatic catalogue updates

Benefits for Biobanks and Institutions

• Continuously and automatically updated catalogue, minimising manual maintenance workloads
• Increased visibility of the biobank, its collections, and available samples
• Integration of multiple applications and databases — samples, requesters, requests, and shipments — within a single tool
• Standardisation and harmonisation of published catalogue information
• Ability to create and participate in collaborative networks with other biobanks and institutions
• Exploitation of catalogue data to identify trends and emerging market needs

Benefits for the Scientific Community

• Easier access to information about biobanks, their collections, and available samples
• Simplified and streamlined sample ordering procedures
• Optimised communication between researchers and biobank or institutional staff

Catalogue by NorayBanks is part of the broader NorayBio Software Platform, and its interoperability features allow seamless integration with existing institutional infrastructure, supporting both standalone deployments and networked, multi-institution collaborative environments.