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http://www.tmf-ev.de/BiobankenRegisterEN/Registry.aspx?udt_2021_param_detail=84

A brain bank which collects brain tissue from patients who died from various neurological and psychiatric diseases. These tissues are available for biochemical, molecular biological, and other work groups with the aim of supporting research on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapy of these diseases. Collected brains are clinically and neuropathologically well-characterized. The collection and distribution of brain tissue samples is an ongoing process. NeuroBiobank Munich offers help with the organization and implementation of autopsies as well as with the neuropathologic diagnostics. The thematic emphasis of the NeuroBiobank Munich is Parkinson's disease and demential degenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease or Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. NeuroBiobank Munich coordinates the German national brain tissue bank (BrainNet) and the European brain tissue bank (BrainNet Europe).

Proper citation: NeuroBiobank Munich (RRID:SCR_005014) Copy   

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http://www.unyts.org/

Leading procurement organization in the United States and one of the only eight centers nationwide to house organ, tissue and eye procurement in one location. With the addition of Community Blood Service, Upstate New York Transplant Services has become the first organization of its kind nationwide. It operates as a non-profit serving the eight counties of Western New York and works to assist donor families, coordinate the donation process and increase knowledge and awareness within the community regarding transplantation. Upstate New York Transplant Services is ranked as one of the top procurement organizations nationwide. In 1997, Upstate New York Transplant Services had just 200 donors; in 2007 the organization surpassed 1,000. In the summer of 2007, Upstate New York Transplant Services added community blood banking services - bringing both a significant savings to area hospitals and assurance to Western New York donors that their blood donations remain local.

Proper citation: Upstate New York Transplant Services (RRID:SCR_004835) Copy   

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http://www.jtcancercenter.org/clinical_trials/the_tissue_bank2/

The Tissue Bank stores tissue, blood, and bone marrow samples that have been taken from patients who have given their consent after they have undergone biopsies, surgery, or other procedures for cancer at the John Theurer Cancer Center. Our scientists use these samples to analyze and study multiple types of human cancer, with a goal toward learning more about how cancer develops, developing innovative new treatments, and determining how well a treatment is working. Our Tissue Bank is overseen by our program and medical director, Andre Goy, M.D., M.S., who is also deputy director of the Cancer Center and chief of the Division of Lymphoma; and our scientific director, K. Stephen Suh, Ph.D. Currently, 30 percent of our Tissue Bank team members work in our clinics, and 70 percent of our team works ����?��������??behind the scenes,����?��������?? conducting important scientific research without meeting patients.

Proper citation: Hackensack University Tissue Bank (RRID:SCR_004956) Copy   

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http://www.alamotissueservice.com/

Alamo Tissue Service, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a distributor of high quality tissue allografts to physicians, hospitals, surgical clinics and tissue banks. We are a licensed tissue bank and our quality assurance program meets both the Federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and American Association of Tissue Bank (AATB) Standards. A list of allografts processed from donated human tissue include: * Fresh frozen ligaments, tendons, and traditional grafts. * Freeze-dried (lyophilized) tissue, cancellous, cortical, femoral shaft, cloward dowel, tricortical block, tibial shaft, unicortical block, fibula section, femoral ring, patella tricortical, radius section, costal cartilage, fascia, femoral head. Alamo Tissue Service is dedicated to providing the highest quality tissue available and our ability to network with the finest accredited Tissue Banks in the United States allows us to help you with those hard to find specialty grafts. Alamo Tissue is available 24 hours a day through our toll-free or local telephone numbers. We look forward to working with you and your facility. Alamo Tissue Service would like to thank all donor families during their time of grief for remembering the needs of others.

Proper citation: Alamo Tissue Service, Ltd. (RRID:SCR_005005) Copy   

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https://conticabase.sarcomabcb.org/

This database contains anonymized information describing the tumor, treatment and follow-up as well as tumor sample availability and molecular biology analyses for mesenchymal tumors except GIST and bone tumors. The query tool allows users to ask questions about the overall content of the database in order to evaluate the feasibility of specific collaborative studies. We hope this database will become an important tool for increasing our knowledge on these rare tumors and for developing joint research programs. The tool can be used as a local center database thanks to its rules for access to patient data and material. Conticabase currently contains the following data from 31 out of the 48 registered centers (Last modification on 28/03/2012): * 11518 Patients * 11562 Tumors * 13897 Samples (13636 Paraffin and 5773 Frozen) Use of conticabase data At anytime, a data manager can export data of patients from his (her) Centre or group according to his (her) level of rights. To obtain data from another Centre, a partner should ask the coordinator of the corresponding Centre for these data. To use data for a cooperative study, a member should write a short text describing the project and send it to partners of interest. Each partner may decide whether to participate or not and therefore, whether to send or not the corresponding data to the project leader. In the event that the data from the conticabase result in a publication, acknowledgement is required. Use of tumour material entered in the ConticaBank To obtain material from another Centre for a cooperative study, a partner should write a short text describing the project and send it to the partners of interest. Each partner may decide whether to participate or not and, therefore, whether to send or not the corresponding material to the project leader. In the event that the material used result in a publication, acknowledgement is required.

Proper citation: Conticabase - European Sarcoma Database and Tumour Bank (RRID:SCR_004832) Copy   

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http://www.alzheimersinfo.org/research.html

A brain bank which has obtained brains from individuals who suffered from some form of dementia. Clinical records and a family history are obtained for each donor in order to better understand each dementing illness and to work towards the improvement of diagnosing, treating, and preventing these diseases.

Proper citation: Dementia Brain Bank Research Program (RRID:SCR_005129) Copy   

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http://www.lifepassiton.org

LifeCenter Organ Donor Network, A Donate Life Organization, encourages and coordinates the donation of human organs and tissues for transplantation. In 1981 LifeCenter began operating as an independent, not-for-profit organ procurement organization (OPO) with a mission to save, enhance and change lives through organ and tissue donation. LifeCenter is accredited by the Association for Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) and the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), and has been approved and designated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as the primary OPO serving eight counties in Southwestern Ohio, six counties in Northern Kentucky and two counties in Southeastern Indiana. LifeCenter is an institutional member of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and follows all the guidelines for organ sharing. The population of LifeCenter''s service area is approximately two million people. Within this area there are 30 hospitals that LifeCenter works with to facilitate and coordinate organ and tissue donation. The clinical staff provides 24-hour service for referrals, case management, recovery and organ placement. Our education staff provides programs for schools, civic and community groups, religious institutions and healthcare professionals. Additional services offered by LifeCenter include bereavement services for donor families, volunteer opportunities, and donor drives for area businesses and organizations that facilitate the enrollment of donors.

Proper citation: LifeCenter Organ Donor Network (RRID:SCR_004794) Copy   

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https://www.mdanderson.org/research/research-resources/core-facilities/gynecologic-cancer-tissue-bank.html

The purpose of the Multidisciplinary Gynecologic Cancer Translational Research Tissue Bank is to provide investigators with primary human tissue for research projects relating to gynecologic cancer. Priority for samples is given to the MD Anderson scientific community. This tissue bank handles the consent, collection, processing, storage and distribution of primary gynecologic tumor samples as well as ascites, blood and urine of gynecologic cancer patients.

Proper citation: MD Anderson Gynecologic Cancer Tissue Bank (RRID:SCR_005004) Copy   

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http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/cancer/research/sharedresources/specimen.html

The mission of the Cancer Center Biorespository is to provide high quality, well-characterized cancer-related human tissue specimens and biological materials to collaborators. The specific objectives of the shared resource are: * The procurement, preparation, and preservation of malignant, benign, and normal human specimens in a centralized repository * To provide high quality annotated data (pathological and clinical) using a secure and interactive database system * To facilitate compliance with all mandated regulatory processes (IRB, HIPAA, SRC) thereby promoting ethical research by UC Davis researchers * To provide pathologic consultation to investigators using human specimens for scientific correlation * To efficiently prioritize, disperse, and track specimens via a rapid and standardized approval and monitoring process * To provide TMA consultation and services for cancer center investigators and their collaborators

Proper citation: UC Davis Biorepository (RRID:SCR_005000) Copy   

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http://www.erasmusmc.nl/pathologie/clinicalpathology/tissuebank/161255/?lang=en

The Erasmus MC Virtual Tissue Bank is embedded in the department of Pathology. The collection is meant for medical research purposes only. This concerns a typical clinical based pathology biobank. Tissue samples left over from surgical resection specimen are stored under liquid nitrogen and can be requested by Erasmus MC scientists for medical scientific experiments. An application has been developed to enable scientists to search the collection on-line and request tissue samples over the Erasmus MC Intranet. Every request shall be judged according to procedures determined by the Erasmus MC Tissue Bank. A growing need is anticipated for large collections of well-diagnosed fresh frozen tumor tissue and, if available, corresponding pre-malignant and normal tissue samples. Scientific research on patient residual material has to comply with strict rules and regulations. Equipment The Erasmus MC Tissue bank manages the PALM microdissection laser for the center for Biomics, which is available through the center for Biomics ONLY after having followed an introduction course. Additionally, a complete TMA (Tissue Micro Array) platform, fully funded by the Josephine Nefkens Stichting, consisting of a Beecher Automated Tissue Arrayer ATA 27 and a Virtual Microscope or Nanozoomer from Hamamatsu and Medical Solutions with TMA analyses software strongly supports translational research on tissue samples. Complete histologic Images from the Virtual Microscope are available within the Erasmus MC Intranet or available on the Internet either by overview or a direct example.

Proper citation: Erasmus MC Tissue Bank (RRID:SCR_004945) Copy   

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http://www.mdanderson.org/education-and-research/research-at-md-anderson/basic-science/research-programs/pancreatic-cancer-study-group/research/human-tumor-bank.html

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented September 2, 2016. A clinical database and PTB were created in 1990 and 2000, respectively, to collect clinical information and biospecimens from patients with suspected or confirmed pancreatic cancer, other pancreatic diseases, and tumors of the duodenum, ampulla of Vater, and distal bile duct. Standard procedures for biospecimen collection and data entry were developed. The use of human tissue for research is an invaluable tool to understand the basic mechanisms of tumor biology, which will hopefully lead to the development of new therapeutic approaches to pancreatic cancer treatment. The cornerstone of any large translational research program is the development of an accurate and comprehensive tumor bank. All tumors removed in the operating room are sampled for careful pathologic study and the remainder of the tumor is promptly stored in our Pancreas Tissue Bank (PTB) to be used for research. Other samples, including blood, pancreatic juice and biopsy material, can also be utilized to identify early markers for pancreatic cancer. The molecular profile of tumors in the PTB can be linked to information in our clinical database to provide insight on the relationship between molecular events and clinical outcome. Patients may contribute to the tissue banking effort by choosing to participate in select research protocols. Protecting patient privacy is of great importance and thus, to maintain the confidentiality of health information, the PTB complies with all federal and institutional regulations governing research with human participants.

Proper citation: MD Anderson Pancreas Tissue Bank (RRID:SCR_004983) Copy   

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http://www.unos.org/

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is the private, non-profit organization that manages the nation''s organ transplant system under contract with the federal government. UNOS is involved in many aspects of the organ transplant and donation process: * Managing the national transplant waiting list, matching donors to recipients 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. * Maintaining the database that contains all organ transplant data for every transplant event that occurs in the U.S. * Bring together members to develop policies that make the best use of the limited supply of organs and give all patients a fair chance at receiving the organ they need, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, religion, lifestyle or financial/social status. * Monitoring every organ match to ensure organ allocation policies are followed. * Provides assistance to patients, family members and friends. * Educates transplant professionals about their important role in the donation and transplant processes. * Educating the public about the importance of organ donation. UNOS was first awarded the national Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) contract in 1986 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. UNOS continues as the only organization ever to operate the OPTN. As part of the OPTN contract, UNOS has: * established an organ sharing system that maximizes the efficient use of deceased organs through equitable and timely allocation * established a system to collect, store, analyze and publish data pertaining to the patient waiting list, organ matching, and transplants * informed, consulted and guided persons and organizations concerned with human organ transplantation in order to increase the number of organs available for transplantation

Proper citation: UNOS - United Network for Organ Sharing (RRID:SCR_004976) Copy   

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https://research.kssg.ch/Projekte/nach-Projekttyp/48182/L-en

St. Gallen Lung Biopsy Biobank is a tissue and blood sample collation (biobank) of all patients willing to give informed consent, who are undergoing bronchoscopy and/or surgical lung resection in their diagnostic pathway for any pulmonary disease. The special feature of the proposed biobank is the collection of endobronchial biopsies, blood, and molecularly defined cell populations from tumor tissue in a quality suitable for mRNA and other protein expression techniques, which is not possible by standard biobanks.

Proper citation: St. Gallen Lung Biopsy Biobank (RRID:SCR_004971) Copy   

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http://www.lifebanc.org/

Lifebanc is the nonprofit organ and tissue recovery organization for Northeast Ohio. As one of the original seven independent organ procurement organizations in the United States, Lifebanc serves nearly four million people and works with 80 hospitals in 20 counties. We are a member of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN), which has been managed by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) since 1986. We also work closely with local partners, as well as the other Organ Procurement Organizations in the state of Ohio to educate the public and healthcare professionals about the benefits of and need for organ, tissue and eye donations. These organizations include Lifeline of Ohio; LifeCenter and Life Connection of Ohio. Along with serving the public, professional community and donor hospitals, Lifebanc provides life-saving organs to two transplant centers: The Cleveland Clinic and University Hospital Case Medical Center. Recovered tissue is transplanted countless times in hospitals throughout the region. Last year, Lifebanc helped to heal and save more than 25,000 lives. Additionally, it was instrumental in helping to perform the nation''s first near-total face transplant and establishing the world-record for lungs transplanted in a year.

Proper citation: LifeBanc (RRID:SCR_004918) Copy   

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http://www.iopo.org

Indiana Organ Procurement Organization (IOPO) is the non-profit health service dedicated to advancing organ, tissue, and eye donation throughout Indiana. Its mission is to save and enhance the quality of life through organ, tissue and eye donation. IOPO''s vision is to create the most effective and influential donation and transplantation delivery model in health care. IOPO, as a health services organization, is regulated by several agencies of the US government and maintains accreditations and compliance with regulatory requirements by strict adherence to quality.

Proper citation: Indiana Organ Procurement Organization - IOPO (RRID:SCR_004912) Copy   

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http://www.kyorgandonor.org

Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) is dedicated to saving lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. An independent, non-profit organ and tissue procurement agency, KODA was formed to establish a statewide educational and procurement network. Its services include evaluation of organ/tissue donor suitability; coordination of organ recovery; organ placement; tissue recovery; family support and aftercare; hospital staff education; public education. Like all OPOs, KODA is federally designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). As a licensed tissue bank, KODA Tissue Operations is regulated by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). KODA is a member of the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS), a government-chartered nationwide network operating the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) under federal contract with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Founded in 1987 (Originated as a combination of existing organ and tissue procurement programs at the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville), it now serves 114 counties in Kentucky, 4 counties in southern Indianan and 2 counties in western West Virginia. (Six northern Kentucky counties are served by LifeCenter in Cincinnati). Its major clients are 112 hospitals, 3 transplant centers and a multicultural population of 4 million people.

Proper citation: Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) (RRID:SCR_004990) Copy   

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http://www.donatelifetn.org

Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) is a nonprofit, independent organization authorized by the Federal Government to accept anatomical gifts for transplantation and research. Its mission is to support families in our communities who have sustained the loss of a loved one by providing an opportunity for organ, eye and tissue donation and by facilitating the recovery and transplantation of these gifts to help others in need. In our area (TN & VA), over 4,600 people now wait for an organ transplant, (heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, intestine or pancreas). Annually, our service area has approximately 300 people who donate one or more organs upon death and over 900 who donate corneas and/or tissues annually. The need for transplants far exceeds the number of donations in the area covered by TDS, and across the nation. Currently, in the United States, more than 108,000 people wait for an organ transplant. One third of them will die waiting for a transplant. TDS'' designated service area includes 84 counties in Tennessee, 10 counties in Virginia, 3 counties in Georgia and 1 county in Kentucky.

Proper citation: Tennessee Donor Services (RRID:SCR_004992) Copy   

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http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/regional-tissue-bank

The Regional Tissue Bank (RTB), in Halifax Nova Scotia, is a non-profit service dedicated to providing Canadian health care teams with safe high quality allograft tissue and tissue products in support of optimal patient outcomes. It is accredited with the American Association of Tissue Bank (AATB) for all aspects of screening, procurement, processing, storage and distribution for cardiovascular, bone and skin tissues. The RTB is also in compliance with the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) and the draft Canadian Standards for Tissue Donation and Transplantation. It also supports autologous tissue transplantation, the bone marrow transplantation program and provides perfusion and preservation service to the Multi-Organ Transplant Program kidney and liver procurement teams. The mission of the Regional Tissue Bank is to ensure all Nova Scotians are offered the option of tissue donation and to provide safe high quality tissue products to Nova Scotian surgical programs and patients. It has expanded its activities with New Brunswick, in collaboration with Health Care Regions, to support tissue donation and transplantation in New Brunswick. The RTB also provides tissue to centers throughout Canada when requested; under the condition that meeting these requests would not disadvantage Atlantic Canadians.

Proper citation: Regional Tissue Bank (RRID:SCR_004872) Copy   

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http://www.utmb.edu/scccb/htbc/htbc.htm

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVCE, documented September 2, 2016.

Proper citation: University of Texas Tumor Bank (RRID:SCR_005048) Copy   

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http://www.tbionline.org/

TBI/Tissue Banks International is a non-profit network of medical eye and tissue banks dedicated to the relief of human suffering through transplantation. More than 100,000 patients are treated with TBI tissue annually. TBI is a recognized innovator in the field of eye and tissue banking and has led advancements in recovery, processing, and distribution of allograft tissue. Each person who chooses to become an eye and tissue donor can help more than a dozen people through their gift. Sight can be restored with a cornea, mobility enabled with a ligament, pain eased with a spinal implant made of bone, burns treated with skin, and lives saved with heart valves. The largest provider of ocular tissue in the world, TBI started as a single eye bank in 1962, and has grown to a network that covers the United States and reaches around the globe. Each year, more than 130,000 TBI tissues are used in transplant surgery, with thousands more utilized in research and medical education.

Proper citation: Tissue Banks International - TBI (RRID:SCR_005041) Copy   

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