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http://www.lerner.ccf.org/gmi/gmb/

A biorepository is a place where investigators can deposit and store biological material, in this case samples derived from patients. Moreover, the Genomic Medicine Institute (GMI) takes this basic concept and elevates it to make the Genomic Medicine Biorepository (GMB) a full-service processing and banking laboratory that serves as the foundation for evidence-based research for the GMI, the Cleveland Clinic, and our collaborators. The process relies on a team of multi-disciplinary professionals coordinating their efforts in order to streamline medical research. This begins with dedicated physicians and genetic counselors identifying individuals with specific medical conditions indicating the possibility of genetic involvement. Once identified, biological material (e.g. blood, tissue, or saliva) is collected under the care of the patient''s doctor or by our clinicians and sent to the GMB. Once in the lab, the patient and their samples are assigned a unique identifier (to protect the patient''s personal information) and logged into a central database. This unique identifier accompanies all samples processed and banked for that individual. The specimens are then processed into research-relevant samples using proven laboratory techniques and state-of-the-art quality control practices. These samples include the isolation of DNA and RNA from white blood cells for genetic studies; collection of plasma for proteomic studies; and initiated immortalized cell lines from lymphocytes for in-vitro studies and biochemical research. These cell lines are able to be indefinitely stored in cryogenic suspension and are invaluable as a renewable resource for genetic and biochemical research. The GMB also processes genetic material from various tissues (both fresh and archived). Charis Eng, MD, PhD, Chair and Director of the GMI, has been the faculty oversight person of a human biorepository for the last eight years. Since then, our biorepository has received, cataloged, processed, and banked, in excess of 25,000 specimens. These samples are of numerous tissue types from patients and their family members located all over the world. Our biorepository has managed samples that have resulted in more than 150 original peer reviewed articles and greater than $25 million total direct costs in extramural funding over the last four years alone.

Proper citation: Cleveland Clinic Genomic Medicine Biorepository (RRID:SCR_004136) Copy   

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https://www.bips-institut.de/en/research/biobank.html

Biobank that contains more than 50,000 blood, urine and saliva samples as well as tissue materials from epidemiological field studies. The samples and DNA collected in various studies are increasingly being used for the investigation of genetic, environmental and life-style associated factors in the etiology and prognosis of cancer and other chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

Proper citation: Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology Biobank (RRID:SCR_004094) Copy   

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http://www.escholarship.org/

Provides comprehensive publication services for Univeristy of California affiliated departments, research units, publishing programs, and individual scholars who seek to publish original, open access journals, books, conference proceedings, and other scholarship. Content is delivered via research platform and is available to scholars worldwide.

Proper citation: eScholarship (RRID:SCR_002624) Copy   

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http://www.lionseyeinstitute.org/about-us/

A nonprofit ocular research center with the largest eye bank in the world that provides eye tissue for research and transplantation to ophthalmic specialists and surgeons nationwide. They empower researchers to conduct real-time studies of healthy and diseased ocular tissue leading to a greater understanding of the events that lead to blindness. Their mission is to improve visual outcomes and quality of life for those who are blind or visually impaired through innovative ocular endeavors.

Proper citation: Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research (RRID:SCR_004008) Copy   

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http://www.lifesharing.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5:tissue-bank&catid=4:tissue-bank&Itemid=6

Lifesharing Tissue Services provides the opportunity to improve and extend lives through the procurement, processing, storage and distribution of human tissue for transplantation and research. Originally established in 1984 to support the Burn Center at UCSD Medical Center, Lifesharing Tissue Services is a non-profit organization serving San Diego and Imperial counties in Southern California. The majority of tissues recovered by Lifesharing Tissue Services stay in this region to enable physicians to provide the best possible care for critically ill patients. Tissue grafting not only reduces pain and speeds recovery, but it also improves a patient''s quality of life. Fully accredited by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Lifesharing Tissue Services works to ensure the highest quality of tissue and technical service. Lifesharing is a member of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).

Proper citation: Lifesharing Tissue Services (RRID:SCR_004325) Copy   

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http://www.alabamaorgancenter.org

The Alabama Organ Center (AOC) is the federally designated organ procurement organization for the state of Alabama. We work with all of the hospitals in the state to coordinate their donation services. Like all organ procurement organizations, the AOC is a non-profit organization. We provide a variety of services: * Hospital education * Public education * Screening of potential donors * Coordination of the donation process * Family support The AOC is committed to providing a better quality of life for those who require an organ or tissue transplant, while respecting the families who share the gift of life.

Proper citation: Alabama Organ Center (RRID:SCR_004721) Copy   

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http://www.ilsbio.com/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented May 10, 2017. A pilot effort that has developed a centralized, web-based biospecimen locator that presents biospecimens collected and stored at participating Arizona hospitals and biospecimen banks, which are available for acquisition and use by researchers. Researchers may use this site to browse, search and request biospecimens to use in qualified studies. The development of the ABL was guided by the Arizona Biospecimen Consortium (ABC), a consortium of hospitals and medical centers in the Phoenix area, and is now being piloted by this Consortium under the direction of ABRC. You may browse by type (cells, fluid, molecular, tissue) or disease. Common data elements decided by the ABC Standards Committee, based on data elements on the National Cancer Institute''s (NCI''s) Common Biorepository Model (CBM), are displayed. These describe the minimum set of data elements that the NCI determined were most important for a researcher to see about a biospecimen. The ABL currently does not display information on whether or not clinical data is available to accompany the biospecimens. However, a requester has the ability to solicit clinical data in the request. Once a request is approved, the biospecimen provider will contact the requester to discuss the request (and the requester''s questions) before finalizing the invoice and shipment. The ABL is available to the public to browse. In order to request biospecimens from the ABL, the researcher will be required to submit the requested required information. Upon submission of the information, shipment of the requested biospecimen(s) will be dependent on the scientific and institutional review approval. Account required. Registration is open to everyone., documented on August 17, 2021.Biospecimens and support services to advance translational research including a wide range of specimen types, including matched sets of normal and diseased tissue, Formalin-Fixed, Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE), blood, and serum, focusing primarily on cancer. They stock a wide range of sample formats to help meet research goals quickly and on budget. Collections are preformed to be ideal for a wide range of studies including genomic, proteomic, molecular and histologic analysis. ILSbio provides tissue and tissue derivatives that are high quality, cost effective and procured in compliance with current and anticipated regulations. The company obtains its clinical specimens under strict IRB approved protocols with informed consent and the utmost attention to issues of patient safety, anonymity and confidentiality. Clinical and pathological data is available for all specimens. Researchers use the tissue products at all levels of scientific study ranging from large pharma and biotech organizations to small labs and university research facilities. They also participate in wholesale distribution to other bio-banking organizations.

Proper citation: ILSbio (RRID:SCR_004682) Copy   

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http://www.lopa.org

The Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) is the federally-designated organ procurement organization for the State of Louisiana. The agency focuses on educating the medical community and the general public about organ and tissue donation issues, working with families through the donation process, recovering donated organs and tissue, and placing the organs and tissue for transplant. Our mission is to save and enhance lives through organ and tissue donation. We envision a world in which no one suffers due to a lack of donor organs or tissues. LOPA has its main office in Metairie, with regional offices in Lafayette, and Shreveport. Additionally, LOPA has representatives in Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Lake Charles, and Monroe.

Proper citation: Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency - LOPA (RRID:SCR_004442) Copy   

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http://www.cryobank.com

Founded in 1977, California Cryobank (CCB) is a full-service sperm bank providing a comprehensive resource for frozen donor sperm, private semen cryopreservation, and specialized reproductive services (including egg and embryo storage and artificial insemination guidance). We are extremely proud of our 30 years of reproductive success. The demand for expert services has grown exponentially as discussion of reproductive challenges has continued to become more mainstream. At California Cryobank we understand that regardless of how much information and education you bring to the process, there can still be significant apprehension accompanying such big steps as sperm donation and donor insemination. CCB''s commitment to making our clients as comfortable as possible is what sets us apart and makes us so much more than just another sperm bank. Our services are entirely patient-centric; from the education that we provide����??answering questions and providing step-by-step timetables that let patients know what to expect in the weeks and months to come from donor sperm selection through insemination����??to the guidance that we offer. Our team is comprised of physicians, lab technicians, genetic counselors, Client Service Consultants, and Donor Matching Consultants. Every facet of our services is completely and expertly led by one of our experienced and compassionate team members. And while our sperm donor program is the foundation of our service, California Cryobank provides a full range of services for our clients including cord blood banking and access to our CCB Sibling Registry.

Proper citation: California Cryobank, Inc. (RRID:SCR_004684) Copy   

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http://toc.lbg.ac.at/en/research-program/project-tumor-bank

As a basis for the experimental cluster projects, and for further future projects a collection of various biological specimens of cancer patients shall be established. All participating Ludwig Boltzmann Institutes (LBIs) are supplying biological specimens from tumor patients and clinical documentation. At the LBI for Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology a tumor bank for biological specimens from gynecologic cancer patients already exists. All the procedures for sample processing and storage are well established. Existing equipment for storing tissue specimens at -196 degrees C can be used. Materials from the following malignant diseases are collected: Breast cancer Colorectal cancer Neuroendocrine tumors (NET) (Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and Carcinoid tumors) Types of biological materials: Tissue (fresh frozen) Bone marrow Blood (serum/plasma/cell fractions) Pleural effusions Ascitic fluids Sputum Bronchial lavage Stool The biological specimens are initially processed at the respective LBIs or at their connected lab facilities. Enrichment of blood samples for disseminated tumor cells is done at the LBI for Gynecology and Gynecologic oncology. Long time storage of all materials is done at appropriate temperatures at the same institution. This LBI also coordinates the logistics. All relevant sample-specific and clinical data are surveyed at the respective LBIs and stored centralized in an on-line data bank in anonymized form, respecting all relevant regulations on data protection and security.

Proper citation: Ludwig Boltzman Tumour Bank (RRID:SCR_004322) Copy   

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http://www.umiamitb.org

Established in 1970, the University of Miami Tissue Bank (UMTB) is the oldest academic institution of its kind in the United States. UMTB came about and evolved in an effort to provide safe and effective bone and soft tissue grafts to patients long before allograft bone transplantation was widely accepted. UMTB has always been focused on safety and the advancement of knowledge in allograft use. More scientific peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and innovations have come from UMTB either directly or indirectly than from any other organization of its kind. UMTB continues to be a leader in transplantation research and has maintained an impeccable safety record. As the only university-run tissue bank, UMTB works closely with surgeons and basic science investigators to advance the field of bone and soft tissue transplantation. Our scientific endeavors include clinical trials to confirm and improve graft efficacy for oral surgery, orthopedic tumor and spine surgery, and sports injuries. When warranted, we engage commercial entities for these studies. As a multidisciplinary organization of surgeons, pathologists, scientists and technicians, we have safely recovered, processed, distributed and implanted aseptically processed bone, cartilage and soft tissue grafts in thousands of patients. We make extraordinary efforts to ensure aseptic recovery and processing to protect the biologic activity, integrity, bio attributes, and safety of the graft. We believe that the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) has adopted appropriate guidelines for Tissue Banking in the United States and the University of Miami is a proud member of this organization.

Proper citation: University of Miami Tissue Bank (RRID:SCR_004560) Copy   

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http://www.core.org/

The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) is one of 58 federally designated agencies in the United States known as a not-for-profit organ procurement organization (OPO). CORE is dedicated to promoting donation, education and research for the purpose of saving and improving the quality of life through organ, tissue and corneal transplantation. An innovative, responsive OPO, CORE plays a pivotal role between potential donors and patients awaiting transplantation. In addition to talking with families about the opportunity to donate, CORE coordinates the surgical recovery of organs, tissue and corneas, as well as the computerized matching of donated organs and placement of corneas. In 1995, CORE created the first donor card database in Pennsylvania. In 1996, the organization added tissue recovery and eye banking services to its organ recovery component. It enhanced its line of services by opening an internal laboratory in 1997, where CORE performs the necessary tests to help determine if the organs, tissue and corneas are healthy for transplantation. Since its inception more than 30 years ago, CORE has helped to provide more than 300,000 organs, tissue and corneas for transplantation. The chances for renewed health provided through CORE would not be possible without those who have said yes to donation.

Proper citation: Center for Organ Recovery and Education - CORE (RRID:SCR_004317) Copy   

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http://www.lifegift.org/

Established in 1987, LifeGift is a not-for-profit organ procurement organization that recovers organs and tissue for individuals needing transplants in 109 Texas counties in North, Southeast and West Texas. Our Role * Help grieving families consider the decision to give the gift of life. Inform families of registered donors of their loved ones����?? wishes to donate. * Coordinate the organ and tissue recovery process with surgeons, other transplant professionals and transplant centers. Collect data for use in transplantation research. * Partner with hospitals to continually develop effective, government-regulated donation systems to help increase the number of donated organs available for transplant. * Educate the public about the need for organ and tissue donation. Serve the African-American, Latino and Asian minority communities with specific educational programs. * Continue to support and maintain contact with donor families following the donation process, facilitating communication between recipients and donor families, if both parties desire.

Proper citation: LifeGift Organ Donation Center (RRID:SCR_004555) Copy   

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http://allograftinnovations.com/

Allograft Innovations was formed in 2006 to facilitate quality biologic grafts for surgery. We are committed to providing quality tissue to enhance patients'' health, mobility and quality of life nationwide and across the globe. Our goal is to provide the safest, most clinically effective allografts available. The health of tissue recipients is top priority to us, and we take every possible step to ensure safety and integrity during all processes. Allograft Innovations partners with federally designated OPO''s (Organ Procurement Organization), as well as Tissue recovery agencies that comply with all 21 CFR 1270 and 1271 FDA Standards, and have achieved AATB accreditation.

Proper citation: Allograft Innovations, LLC (RRID:SCR_004435) Copy   

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http://ehs.sph.berkeley.edu/holland/biorepository/

Established in 2004, SPH Biorepository was built to create a centralized facility for many research programs, as well as for new ones; more effective use of the available storage space; development of new database management tools; and quality control of sample processing and banking. While maintaining ultimate control of the samples accumulated in their research projects, PIs will have the assurance of competent handling of their biological samples, reliable access, safe storage, and expert advice from the Biorepository personnel. In the long-term, the Biorepository will provide: * Safe and orderly storage of banked samples * Samples diversification in case of a major disaster *Leverage for additional funding for the new projects Over 145,000 thousands of various biological and environmental samples have been stored and archived through the CHAMACOS, Vitamin, FACES, IBD, and other projects. The Biorepository (Holland - Director) has accumulated substantial expertise in the development of customized databases to barcode and monitor sample location, transfer, and use.

Proper citation: SPH Biorepository (RRID:SCR_004551) Copy   

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http://www.bionet.umn.edu/tpf/home.html

Procure and distribute human tissue and other biological samples in support of basic, translational, and clinical cancer research at the University of Minnesota. The TPF is a centralized resource with standardized patient consent, sample collection, processing, storage, quality control, distribution, and electronic record maintenance. Since the 1996 inception of the TPF, over 61,000 tissue samples including well-preserved samples of malignant and benign tumors, organ-matched normal tissue, and other types of diseased tissues, have been collected from surgical specimens obtained at the University of Minnesota Medical Center-Fairview (UMMC-F) University Campus. Surgical pathologists are intellectually engaged in TPF functions, providing researchers with specimen-oriented medical consultation to facilitate research productivity. Prior to surgery, TPF personnel identify and consent patients for procurement of tissue, blood, urine, saliva, and ascites fluid. Within the integrated working environment of the surgical pathology laboratory, freshly obtained tissues not needed for diagnosis are selected and provided by pathologists to TPF personnel. Tissue samples are then assigned an independent code and processed. TPF staff can also work with researchers to individualize the procurement of tissues to fit specific research needs.

Proper citation: University of Minnesota Tissue Procurement Facility (RRID:SCR_004270) Copy   

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https://komentissuebank.iu.edu/

The goals of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tissue Bank at the IU Simon Cancer Center are to acquire biomolecule and tissue specimens from the entire continuum of breast development: puberty to menopause and to make these specimens or the digital data derived from them available and accessible to researchers across the globe.

Proper citation: Susan G. Komen Tissue Bank (RRID:SCR_004708) Copy   

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http://www.life-source.org/

LifeSource is the non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives through organ and tissue donation in the Upper Midwest. We serve more than 6 million people in communities across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and portions of western Wisconsin. As the federally-designated organization that manages organ and tissue donation in our region, we are dedicated to working with our hospital and community partners to support donor families, facilitate the donation of organs and tissues to transplant recipients and encourage the people in our communities to register as donors.

Proper citation: LifeSource (RRID:SCR_004702) Copy   

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http://www.uab.edu/medicine/tcbf/tpsf-sidebar

The Tissue Procurement Shared Facility (TPSF) of the Comprehensive Cancer Center operates as a prospective service to collect, from UAB associated hospitals, normal, malignant, benign, and diseased fresh human tissues and fluids which are then preserved appropriate to protocol. The TPSF can provide normal, malignant, benign, or diseased remnant human tissues and/or fluids from surgical resections, autopsies, or clinical procedures for IRB-approved researchers. The preservation can include fresh storage in media or saline, snap-frozen storage in liquid nitrogen, freezing in OCT for frozen section preparation, or preservation in a fixative of choice. The TPSF can also provide procurement of control tissues including uninvolved tissues or matched tissues from patients with benign disease processes. The histology laboratory can provide paraffin blocks and/or stained or unstained slides. In addition, investigators can obtain access to rare tissues through the national Cooperative Human Tissue Network (CHTN). Although the facility operates as a prospective service specializing in the preparation of samples to protocol, limited banked frozen and paraffin-embedded samples may be available. Investigators are required to complete an application and provide a copy of their IRB approval as well as a brief description of the project for which the requested samples will be utilized. Samples are provided for research purposes only. Processing fees are to offset processing costs and should be included in all grant applications.

Proper citation: UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center Tissue Procurement Shared Facility (RRID:SCR_004222) Copy   

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http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in/neuropathology/neuropath2.htm#brainbank

A National Facility to promote research in Neurobiology using human nervous tissues. The brain tissues collected with informed consent of close relatives within 4-24 hours following death are frozen for Biochemical, Immuno-histochemical and Molecular Biological studies. A large number of formalin fixed brain tissues from various Neurological, Neurosurgical and Psychiatric disorders are also available for study.

Proper citation: Bangalore Brain Bank (RRID:SCR_004227) Copy   

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