Psifas Israeli Biobank for Genomic Research and Personalized Medicine
We are elevating medical and biotech research for a healthier tomorrow
Welcome to Psifas
At Psifas, we are committed to enhancing global health by providing unmatched high quality clinical and genomic data. Our unique platform combines Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) with deep, multidimensional, and longitudinal Electronic Health Record (EHR) to drive groundbreaking medical research and discoveries.
Welcome to Psifas
At Psifas, we are committed to enhancing global health by providing unmatched high quality clinical and genomic data. Our unique platform combines Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) with deep, multidimensional, and longitudinal Electronic Health Record (EHR) to drive groundbreaking medical research and discoveries.
Our Vision
With the support of the Israeli government and partnerships with leading healthcare providers, Psifas is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, providing a one-stop shop, including collection of biological samples per request, for clinical studies.
About Us
What Is the Psifas Israeli Biobank?
The Psifas Israeli virtual biobank is a nonprofit, Universities-controlled research-driven initiative established as a centralized platform for clinical and genomic research. It integrates real-world clinical data, electronic health records (EHR), and high-quality data of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS). With the capacity to recruit over 70,000 individuals annually, this virtual biobank offers researchers access to diverse population data, advancing impactful, data-driven discoveries in medicine and public health.
Operating under an open informed consent framework, Psifas retains the ability to recontact participants to invite them to take part in future studies. It also serves as a comprehensive infrastructure for clinical studies, providing services such as patient recruitment and sample collection tailored to specific study requirements. Its integrated framework empowers both academic and industry researchers to accelerate breakthroughs in precision medicine and healthcare innovation.
Our Vision
Psifas envisions the creation of a national clinical-genomic database that seamlessly connects healthcare systems with cutting-edge scientific research. By enabling secure, structured access to comprehensive clinical and genetic data, the initiative fosters meaningful collaboration across academia and industry – advancing innovation in personalized medicine, biotechnology and public health in Israel.
Funders
Universities
Clinicians
Researchers
Hospitals &
HMO
Industry
Patients
The Clinical Genomic Database
A Research Asset
At Psifas, we are committed to advancing global health by providing researchers with access to high-quality clinical and genomic data. Our robust infrastructure integrates Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) with rich, multidimensional Electronic Health Records (EHR), creating a comprehensive clinical-genomic database. This unique combination enables exploration of genotype–phenotype relationships, real-world treatment outcomes, and drives transformative research in precision medicine.
Advancing Personalized Medicine
Through Targeted Clinical Studies
As part of its mission to drive personalized medicine, Psifas supports a growing number of targeted clinical studies focused on specific patient populations. These investigator-initiated projects enrich the national biobank by gathering complementary clinical, lifestyle, and environmental data, along with optional new biological samples.
Current and upcoming studies explore complex and rare conditions such as myelodysplastic syndromes, uveitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and autoimmune responses to immunotherapy. Conducted in collaboration with leading hospitals and research institutions, each study is IRB-approved and supported by standardized CRFs, centralized monitoring, and an efficient patient recruitment process.
By integrating structured clinical data with genomic insights, these studies help transform real-world evidence into actionable knowledge that supports innovation in personalized healthcare and precision medicine.
Collaborations, Ethics, and Research Opportunities
Psifas collaborates with leading hospitals, academic institutions, and biotech companies in Israel and abroad. Our mission is to empower innovation through easy access to high-quality biobank resources, promoting ethical and impactful genomic research.
Collaborations, Ethics, and Research Opportunities
Psifas collaborates with leading hospitals, academic institutions, and biotech companies in Israel and abroad. Our mission is to empower innovation through easy access to high-quality biobank resources, promoting ethical and impactful genomic research.
Partner with Psifas
Access, Collaboration & Contact
Learn more about how can you access our database, or how can you partner with us to prospectively recruit patients’ volunteers sequencing infrastructure and how to collaborate with the Psifas Israeli Biobank team.