Common mission
The Reference Institute for Bioanalytics (RfB) and the Foundation for Pathobiochemistry and Molecular Diagnostics (SPMD) work closely together to combine quality, research and innovation in laboratory medicine.
This co-operation combines scientific quality assessment with research funding and contributes to the rapid scientific validation of new methods.
How the two institutions complement each other
| Range | Contribution of the SPMD | Contribution of the RfB |
| Research and development | Promotion of new diagnostic procedures | Quality assessment through reference-based EQA-Schemes |
| Young talent | Promotion of young scientists | Provision of scientific comparative data |
| Quality assurance | Support for standardisation initiatives | Implementation through accredited EQA-Scheme programmes |
Common goal
Both partners promote the combination of scientific innovation and reliable quality control – a central element of modern diagnostics.
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