The Open-Access Robotic Biorepository and Informatics Technology (ORBIT) resource at Aurora Health Care is a library of genetically diverse patient specimens available to researchers for the purpose of testing new technologies. The samples provide de-identified health information on individual patients (e.g., age, race, weight, gender, presence of chronic diseases, tobacco use, etc.) that researchers may use in a variety of studies.

ORBIT works together with the Research Analytics team to gather and provide de-identified clinical information for clinical trial recruitment and development of Investigator Initiated Research studies.

By advancing the science of pharmacogenomics, ORBIT and other biobanks around the globe enable scientists to share information for research and scientific discovery. Within the local community, knowledge gained from this project will continue advancing Aurora Health Care’s ability to provide care that meets the specific needs of each patient.