The aim of the DZL Biobanking Platform is the SOP-based acquisition, processing, collection, and storage of biomaterial as well as the collection of associated clinical data from the most diverse pulmonary disease areas in compliance with all necessary legal standards. Both scientists within the DZL and external cooperation partners should be able to access biomaterial and data easily and in compliance with the rules. In terms of quality management, the harmonization of ethical and legal documents, data protection concepts, and standard operating procedures associated with quality control and data management is a key objective of all DZL sites.