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Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) in Karachi, with its large pediatric cancer unit, aims to establish a biobank to address region-specific pediatric cancer research needs. This manuscript describes the biobank implementation process using implementation science frameworks.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nMethods<\/jats:title>\nThe pediatric cancer biobank at IHHN collects FFPE specimens for solid tumors, and isolated mononuclear cells from peripheral blood and bone marrow of suspected acute leukemia. Implementation planning workgroups included clinicians, EMR, IT, management, senior leadership, IRB, and external support from UNC and St. Jude Children\u2019s Cancer Hospital. The selection of applicable ERIC (Expert Recommendations for Implementing Change) strategies through stakeholder workgroups considered scope, budget, and feasibility, and context. Standard protocols from ISBER and BCNet guided alignment with best practices. IHHN\u2019s past experiences and tacit knowledge gained through rapid, successful implementation also facilitated strategy selection. The EPIS framework (exploration, preparation, implementation, sustainment) was used to map and organize the selected intervention strategies.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nResults<\/jats:title>\nBiobank implementation at IHHN, organized by EPIS stages, has been described through a set of 41 implementation strategies. Of these, 34 were selected out of 73 originally published ERIC strategies, while 7 were added based on contextually based workgroup consensus. 599 acute leukemia and 1137 solid tumor specimens have been banked since inception of the biobank operations 2 years earlier. The implementation activities and challenges described include infrastructure, swift specimen collection, prior to treatment, and informed consent. The ancillary processes including training and quality control have also been described and related data presented.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nConclusion<\/jats:title>\nThe implementation of Pakistan\u2019s first acute leukemia biobank using ERIC and EPIS frameworks offers a structured approach beneficial for settings with limited biobanking experience. 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