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http://www.conversantbio.com

Tissue bank that specifically provides human tissue and cell samples for research purposes. It offers PBMCs, whole blood, solid tumor tissues, circulating tumor cells, and a variety of other bio-specimens.

Proper citation: Conversant Biologics Inc. (RRID:SCR_010675) Copy   

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http://www.edinburghbrainbanks.ed.ac.uk/

The purpose of these three Banks (SUDDEN DEATH BRAIN AND TISSUE BANK, HIV BRAIN AND TISSUE BANK, and CJD BRAIN AND TISSUE BANK) is to collect donated samples from the brain and other organs of the body during post mortem examination, and to make these available for medical research. All the samples stored in the Edinburgh Banks are fully authorized for research by families and ethically approved for research use in accordance with the terms of current UK Human Tissue legislation. During the last 100 years or so, much of our knowledge of brain disorders has come from the study of post mortem tissues, based on identifying the differences between diseased and control (normal) brains. Advances in the diagnosis and treatment, as well as understanding the genetic background, of disorders such as Alzheimer''s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, Parkinson''s disease and the effects of head injury have all depended on research using Brain Bank resources in different countries. Brain Banking in Edinburgh commenced in 1990, focusing specifically on HIV infection of the brain and on Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). Significant progress in understanding these two brain infections has resulted both from the research in Edinburgh and from the work of scientists worldwide who have used tissue samples from the Edinburgh Brain Banks. These resources proved vital in establishing variant CJD as a new disease, different from the classic sporadic form and in demonstrating the brain changes in pre-AIDS and AIDS, particularly in drug abusers. In 2005 a third brain bank was established in Edinburgh with the specific aim of collecting donated normal brain tissue samples from the forensic post mortem service since there is a worldwide shortage of such material. This Bank also collects samples donated from individuals with psychiatric disorders or a history of head injury or of drug and alcohol addiction.

Proper citation: Edinburgh Brain and Tissue Banks (RRID:SCR_010650) Copy   

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http://www.lifenet.org/

A provider of bio-implants and organs for transplantation and tissue banking services.

Proper citation: LifeNet Health (RRID:SCR_010746) Copy   

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https://sites.google.com/site/dublinbrainbank/home

A biomaterial supply resource that collects and distributes human brain tissue samples. The Dublin Brain Bank is a collaboration between the Neuropathology Department of Beaumont Hospital and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Investigators interested in applying for tissue samples need to complete tissue requisition forms and provide a record of the research groups'' ethical approval.

Proper citation: Dublin Brain Bank (RRID:SCR_010597) Copy   

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http://www.dfhcc.harvard.edu/core-facilities/dna-resource/

A centralized laboratory that provides DNA sequencing and plasmid clone storage and distribution services to researchers in the DF/HCC community and around the world. It provides the following services: Large-scale DNA sequencing service, Small-scale DNA sequencing service, Same-day sequencing service, Automated, high-throughput plasmid DNA preparations, Chain termination sequencing service, DNA extraction service. The DNA Resource Core was started to meet a growing need for DNA sequencing services at a cost that is affordable for academic labs. Our services now include DNA sequencing for large- and small-scale projects and a plasmid repository & distribution service. Our highest priorities are quality assurance, user support and timely request fulfillment. Questions about the plasmid repository can also be directed to plasmidhelp(at)hms.harvard.edu.

Proper citation: DF/HCC DNA Resource Core (RRID:SCR_012676) Copy   

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https://biolincc.nhlbi.nih.gov/home/

Repository that serves to coordinate searches across data and biospecimen collections from participants in numerous clinical trials and epidemiologic studies and to provide an electronic means for requests for additional information and the submission of requests for collections. The collections, comprising data from more than 80 trials or studies and millions of biospecimens, are available to qualified investigators under specific terms and conditions consistent with the informed consents provided by the individual study participants. Some datasets are presented with studies and supporting materials to facilitate their use in reuse and teaching. Datasets support basic research, clinical studies, observational studies, and demonstrations. Researchers wishing to apply to submit biospecimen collections to the NHLBI Biorepository for sharing with qualified investigators may also use this website to initiate that process.

Proper citation: Biologic Specimen and Data Repository Information Coordinating Center (BioLINCC) (RRID:SCR_013142) Copy   

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http://www.bcgsc.ca/project/pleiades-promoter-project

Project to generate human DNA promoters of less than 4 kb (MiniPromoters) to drive gene expression in defined brain regions of therapeutic interest for diseases such as Alzheimer, Parkinson, Huntington, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Depression, Autism, and Cancer. Project develops and shares tools like human MiniPromoters that drive region- and cell-specific gene expression in the mouse brain, expression constructs, mouse embryonic stem cell lines, and knock-in mice all of which carry brain-specific MiniPromoters. Project is daughter of Genome Canada Project, Atlas of Gene Expression in Mouse Development, within which mouse brain gene expression data have already been gathered. Project team has collaborated with International BioPharma Solutions Ltd., management and communications consulting company specializing in product development and commercialization advice. Project will explore challenging interface between science and journalism with focus on genomics and gene therapy.

Proper citation: Pleiades Promoter Project: Genomic Resources Advancing Therapies for Brain Disorders (RRID:SCR_003282) Copy   

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http://www.mesotissue.org/

A virtual biospecimen registry designed to support and facilitate basic science, clinical, and translational research that will advance understanding of mesothelioma pathophysiology with the goal of expediting the discovery of preventive measures, novel therapeutic interventions, and ultimately, cures for mesothelioma. The NMVB resource is designed to provide mesothelioma tissue samples with high-quality and well-characterized multimodal annotated data to researchers. The NMVB team strongly believes that progress in translational and clinical research - in cancer as well as other disease areas - depends on the ability of researchers to access high-quality tissue that is associated with meaningful annotation. MVB database version 3.0 has been released that provides researchers real-time access to demographic, epidemiologic, pathologic, genotype, and follow-up data associated with biospecimens at no cost. Researchers interested in utilizing NMVB samples for their research may submit an application. All researchers (academic or commercial, United States or foreign) may apply for NMVB tissue specimens. NMVB currently has 966 annotated cases and 1198 biospecimens including: * Paraffin Embedded Tissue * Fresh Frozen Tissue * Blood and DNA Samples The NMVB also has developed mesothelioma tissue microarrays (TMAs) with associated multimodal data annotation. Additional TMAs will be available shortly.

Proper citation: National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank (RRID:SCR_003438) Copy   

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http://pcpgm.partners.org/biorepository

Two biorepositories, operated by the Partners HealthCare Center for Personalized Genetic Medicine, to serve the research community at Partners HealthCare. The BioSample Services Facility (BSF) provides sample storage and processing services. The Partners Biorepository for Medical Discovery (PBMD) is an enterprise-wide repository of high-quality, consented samples available to foster genetic research and advance understanding of genetic causes of common, complex diseases. Services provided by these cores include assistance with the collection and processing of samples for research use, extraction of DNA and isolation of serum and or plasma with monitored cryogenic storage to provide stability and availability of the materials. After processing, and in conjunction with the BioSample Services Facility, the samples stored within the Biorepository for Medical Discovery may be arrayed for further processing via multiple molecular techniques such as - sequencing, genotyping, and expression profiling.

Proper citation: Partners HealthCare Biorepository (RRID:SCR_003559) Copy   

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http://www.ochsner.org/donate_volunteer/ochsner_blood_bank/

The primary blood supplier for Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Health Center - Kenner, Ochsner Health Center - West Bank, Ochsner Baptist Health Center, Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital and Lady of the Sea General Hospital in Cut Off. In addition, Ochsner Blood Bank participates in blood-resource sharing with other local community hospitals. Ochsner Blood Bank''s mission is to provide an adequate and safe blood supply for the hospitals and communities Ochsner serves. More than 45,000 blood components were transfused just last year. There''s also supporting information that indicates there will be a significant increase in transfusions for the current year. Blood replacement removes some of the costs of blood, but more importantly it provides patients with a safe and adequate blood supply. It''s likewise insurance that blood will be readily available should the need arise. If you happen to need blood during a hospital stay, please consider asking your family and friends to replace the blood that was transfused. Ochsner offers a blood replacement plan that takes care of everything. It even provides coverage for your family members, or other designated individuals, to receive the replacement units for up to one year should they need them.

Proper citation: Ochsner Blood Bank (RRID:SCR_004287) Copy   

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http://biomed.brown.edu/rhode-island-biobank/

Cryogenic facility for human tissue and fluid samples under management of Brown University Division of Biology and Medicine and supports biomedical research on Brown campus and across affiliated hospitals of Warren Alpert Medical School.

Proper citation: Brown University Rhode Island Biobank Core Facility (RRID:SCR_004289) Copy   

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http://www.ebisc.org/

Consortium to address the increasing demand by researchers for quality-controlled, disease-relevant research grade induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) lines, data and cell services by demonstrating an operational banking and distribution service of iPSC lines after 3 years and establishing subsequently for Europe a centralized, not-for-profit bank providing all qualified users with access to scalable, cost-efficient and customized products. The main facility will be at the Babraham Research Campus (Cambridge, UK) and will undertake cell expansion, QC and characterization. The European Cell Culture Collection (ECACC) of Public Health England (Department of Health, UK) will coordinate cell line distribution. The Fraunhofer IBMT (Saarbr��cken, Germany) will provide comprehensive operational back up. In a phased business strategy EBiSC will hot-start distribution of lines contributed by iPSC Centres in 2014, lines collected based on specified user demand, will reach full scale operations in 2016, and with extended funding will become self-sustaining as a not for profit banking operation by 2019. EBiSC will spearhead Europe in the international standardization of iPSC banking by forging collaborative links with similar endeavors in the USA and Asia. It will also provide training to encourage adoption and use of the bank. The project has up to one year after completion to disseminate intellectual property or data created by the project.

Proper citation: EBiSC (RRID:SCR_003856) Copy   

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http://www.aurorahealthcare.org/services/orbit/bg.html

The Open-Source Robotic Biorepository & Informatics Technology is a platform that aims to make blood samples and health related information available to researchers. This resource is intended to help researchers understand human biology so they can develop treatments that are effective for each individual. In the simplest terms, ORBIT is a large library of blood specimens. Patient recruitment for ORBIT is being rolled out of Aurora''s 13 hospitals and 120 clinics in eastern Wisconsin, starting with its Milwaukee facilities. So far, more than 70 percent of patients have agreed to participate. If patients agree to participate, blood left over from their medical tests is sent to the ORBIT lab. Here a robot extracts the DNA from the blood, bar codes the sample and stores it in a freezer. The barcode allows the informatics technology to link each sample with the appropriate privacy-protected electronic medical record. The open source aspect of ORBIT is intended to expand scientific discovery. Researchers who use ORBIT specimens will return their research results to ORBIT to minimize study repetition and to allow researchers from around the world to build on previous results.

Proper citation: Aurora Healthcare Biorepository (RRID:SCR_004587) Copy   

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http://www.curelinebiopathology.com/

Cureline BioPathology is a research histology laboratory providing high-quality human and animal tissue processing, preparation and analysis. In collaboration with Cureline, Cureline BioPathology offers a complete portfolio of services in human tissue research, including human tissue acquisition, biospecimen storage, tissue processing and comprehensive tissue analysis using special stains and immunohistochemical methods. The laboratory was founded in San Francisco Bay area by Cureline, Inc., to leverage already established relationships with clinical sites and biotechnology companies. Cureline has extensive experience in human tissue procurement, preservation and biospecimen management, and has been providing effective human tissue research services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients since 2003. Our experienced and motivated team is dedicated to providing support to academia and industry clients in all aspects of human and animal tissue processing, target profiling, antibody cross-reactivity studies, and toxicology.

Proper citation: Cureline Biopathology (RRID:SCR_004468) Copy   

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http://www.mdanderson.org/education-and-research/resources-for-professionals/scientific-resources/core-facilities-and-services/genomics-core-facility/clone-bank/index.html

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVCE, documented September 2, 2016. The MD Anderson Cancer Center Clone Bank consists of 802 murine cDNA clones, purchased from Research Genetics, Inc. These clones were sequence verified. A listing of the following are available: * Currently available clones (xls) * Top five blast hits for incorrect sequences (xls)

Proper citation: MD Anderson Clone Bank (RRID:SCR_004581) Copy   

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http://www.acceleratedcure.org/impact/repository/nmo

Special collection of Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) biological samples and data to foster scientific collaboration for NMO Spectrum Disease that will lead to the prevention, clinical treatment programs and a potential cure for Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) Spectrum Disease. In this initiative, people with NMO can enroll into the repository at ACP''s collection sites located in leading neurology clinics across the US. Participants provide blood samples and information, which will in turn be used by qualified scientists whose research will contribute to the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and/or cure of NMO. NMO subjects are primarily enrolled through the efforts of a study nurse employed by UTSW. Accelerated Cure Project (ACP), University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW), and Guthy-Jackson will work together to invite people with NMO to participate in the repository. Participants can enroll by visiting one of the ACP repository sites or by accepting an enrollment visit from the UTSW nurse.

Proper citation: Guthy-Jackson Repository for Neuromyelitis Optica (RRID:SCR_004183) Copy   

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https://ncats.nih.gov/grdr/rdhub

A database of biospecimens collected, stored, and distributed by biorepositories in the United States and around the globe. Its goals are: To help and assist interested parties and investigators search, locate, and identify desired biospecimens needed for their research; to facilitate collaboration and sharing of material and data among investigators across the globe; to accelerate research to facilitate the discovery of new treatments, therapeutics and eventually cures for rare diseases as well as common diseases; to identify, locate and increase the awareness of existing biorepositories across the globe; and to link the RD-HUB with the Global Rare Diseases Patient Registry and Data Repository (GRDR).

Proper citation: Biospecimens/Biorepositories: Rare Disease-HUB (RD-HUB) (RRID:SCR_004327) Copy   

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http://www.michr.umich.edu/services/biorepository

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on April 24,2025. In 2009, the Medical School and the Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) unveiled a new biorepository for U-M researchers in need of a controlled storage environment for biological samples. MICHR is pleased to be able to add to its many services for the research community a centralized biological repository for controlled storage of biological samples, and related services (including DNA, RNA, and other downstream preparation) within the U-M campus. The biorepository, located in the CAP/CLIA-certified Michigan Center for Translational Pathology (MCTP) laboratory at the U-M Traverwood facility on Huron Parkway, will store biologic material, including blood and urine. Sample accessioning and tracking will be accomplished using the caTISSUE suite of programs, and samples will be processed and stored in compliance with CAP/CLIA guidelines. Initially, all samples will be used only with the authorization of the individual investigator who directed the project under which the samples were obtained. Samples will be used in accordance with the relevant informed consent. Long-term plans include federating the database in order to facilitate sharing of data and samples between research teams.

Proper citation: University of Michigan Biorepository (RRID:SCR_004643) Copy   

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http://ki.se/en/research/ki-biobank

KI Biobank is an accredited core facility offering sample collection services. KI Biobank is located at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics. KI Biobank offer infrastructure for pre analytical sample handling and provide researchers guidance on how samples should be taken and labeled. The processes comprise registration, handling, storage and distribution of samples. KI Biobank also offers DNA-extraction from blood and saliva. In order to insure complete traceability on samples and belonging information all processes are controlled by a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). For every new study a contract is established describing the study and the disposition rights. We also help in writing Biobank agreements including multicenteravtal and Material Transfer Agreement. KI Biobank is, according to the Biobank law, responsible for all sample collections handled within the core facility and those that are stored on the departments on KI campus. Clinical sample collections are handled by the Biobank units at the respective hospitals within the Stockholm County Council. Besides the samples that are stored centrally at KI Biobank, KI Biobank is also the administrative biobank for research sample collections at Karolinska Institutet that are stored and administrated at the departments. All research sample collections must be reported to KI Biobank. The following types of sample collections are registered in the biobank; sample collections taken within the regular health care that has been transferred to Karolinska Institutet with an agreement of transfer, samples taken from healthy individuals or other persons out of the regular health care and samples that have been taken abroad.

Proper citation: Karolisnka Biobank (RRID:SCR_004355) Copy   

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http://www.wmt.com

An ISO 9001 certified designer, manufacturing and distributing orthopedic implants and instrumentation worldwide for over 50 years. Wright''s product offerings include large joint implants for the hip and knee; extremity implants for the shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist and foot; and both synthetic and tissue-based bone graft substitute materials. Since its inception, Wright has introduced a number of products that represent new standards in orthopedic technology. From new material technologies to advanced products and instrumentation, Wright is committed to finding solutions to the challenges that face today''s orthopedic professionals.

Proper citation: Wright Medical Technology, Inc. (RRID:SCR_004195) Copy   

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