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http://www.psoriasis.org/netcommunity/act_biobank

The National Psoriasis Victor Henschel BioBank is a collection of biological samples and clinical information used by qualified scientists to further the field of psoriasis genetics. Once completed, the National Psoriasis BioBank will be the largest collection of psoriasis DNA samples in the world, moving us closer to understanding the causes of psoriatic diseases, discovering more and better treatments and finding a cure. The BioBank is currently collecting DNA from people with and without psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. Simply by donating your DNA����??a blood sample and a swab of your cheek cells����??and providing us with your medical history, you can help us find a cure. Samples will be processed and stored at a private laboratory and not at the National Psoriasis Foundation. The National Psoriasis BioBank is part of the Genetic Alliance BioBank (GA BioBank), a centralized repository for the collection, storage and distribution of biological samples (including DNA, serum, cells and tissues) and clinical data for genetic researchers.

Proper citation: National Psoriasis BioBank (RRID:SCR_010537) Copy   

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http://www.eurobiobank.org/en/partners/description/inncb_copy.htm#organisation

A biobank of human biological material and genetic information. It provides samples and information to researchers in order to identify new genes and clarify pathogenic mechanisms of diseases. The biobank offers biochemical and molecular diagnoses of genetic dystonias, Parkinson's disease and NBIA disorders, as well as storage of biological samples for external institutions.

Proper citation: Movement Disorders Biobank (RRID:SCR_010659) Copy   

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http://fcon_1000.projects.nitrc.org/indi/pro/nyu.html

Datasets including a collection of scans from 49 psychiatrically evaluated neurotypical adults, ranging in age from 6 to 55 years old, with age, gender and intelligence quotient (IQ) information provided. Future releases will include more comprehensive phenotypic information, and child and adolescent datasets, as well as individuals from clinical populations. The following data are released for every participant: * At least one 6-minute resting state fMRI scan (R-fMRI) * * One high-resolution T1-weighted mprage, defaced to protect patient confidentiality * Two 64-direction diffusion tensor imaging scans * Demographic information (age, gender) and IQ-measures (Verbal, Performance, and Composite; Weschler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence - WASI) * Most participants have 2 R-fMRI scans, collected less than 1 hour apart in the same scanning session. Rest_1 is always collected first.

Proper citation: NYU Institute for Pediatric Neuroscience Sample (RRID:SCR_010458) Copy   

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http://fcon_1000.projects.nitrc.org/indi/pro/VirginiaTech.html

Dataset including a T1 weighted anatomical image as well as two 10-minute resting state scans acquired during the same session from 25 psychiatrically screened healthy adults (community sample) ranging in age from 18 to 65 years old, with age, sex, education level, and ethnicity provided. Some subjects also returned several weeks after the first scan for a second scanning session. The number of days between scan sessions, for subjects that had two sessions, is indicated in the demographics spreadsheet. The study scanning protocol included: # 13 sec localizer # 4 minute 38 second T1 weighted anatomical # Subject given instructions for resting state scan #1 # 10 minute 4 second resting state scan #1 # Subject given instructions for resting state scan #2 # 10 minute 4 second resting state scan #2 Scanning was performed on one of three different 3T Siemens TIM TRIOs at the Human Neuroimaging Lab at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. All scans were acquired using the standard Siemen''s TIM 12-channel head matrix. The resting state scans were acquired with a custom sequence that is a slight modification to the standard Siemen''s EPI sequence that supports real-time fMRI. Images were acquired slightly oblique to minimize dephasing in the orbito-frontal cortex. Detailed scanning parameters are included in separate .pdf files.

Proper citation: Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute Sample (RRID:SCR_010459) Copy   

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http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/ICPSR/studies/6219

A public-use microdata sample focusing on the older population created from the 1990 census. This sample consists of 3 percent of households with at least one member aged 60 or older. Although, the highest age presented is age 90, this allows analysis of data on the very old for most states with a reasonable degree of reliability. Since data for all members in households containing a person 60 years and over will be on the file, users will be able to analyze patterns such as living arrangements and sources of household income from which older members may benefit. Additionally, users will be able to augment the PUMS-O sample with a PUMS file. The Census Bureau has issued two regular PUMS files for the entire population. One PUMS file will contain 1 percent of all households; the other PUMS file will contain 5 percent of all households. Both files have most sample data items, and differ only in geographical composition. The 1-percent file contains geographic areas that reflect metropolitan vs. non-metropolitan areas. The 5-percent file shows counties or groups of counties as well as large sub-county areas such as places of 100,000 or more. The geography on the 5-percent PUMS file matches that of the PUMS-O file. Since data for different households are present on the two files, users can merge the PUMS-O file with the 5-percent PUMS to construct an 8-percent sample. However, weighted averages must be constructed for any estimates created because each sample yields state-level estimates. Thus, it is possible to analyze substate areas even for the very old. In states where the geographic areas identified on the PUMS-O and the 5-percent PUMS are coterminous with State Planning and Service Areas (used by service providers in relation to the Older Americans Act), the Planning and Service Areas are identified. * Dates of Study: 1990-2000 Links: 1980: http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/ICPSR/studies/08101 2000: http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/ICPSR/studies/04204

Proper citation: Public Use Microdata Sample for the Older Population (RRID:SCR_010487) Copy   

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http://fcon_1000.projects.nitrc.org/indi/retro/cobre.html

Data set of raw anatomical and functional MR data from 72 patients with Schizophrenia and 75 healthy controls (ages ranging from 18 to 65 in each group). All subjects were screened and excluded if they had: history of neurological disorder, history of mental retardation, history of severe head trauma with more than 5 minutes loss of consciousness, history of substance abuse or dependence within the last 12 months. Diagnostic information was collected using the Structured Clinical Interview used for DSM Disorders (SCID). A multi-echo MPRAGE (MEMPR) sequence was used with the following parameters: TR/TE/TI = 2530/(1.64, 3.5, 5.36, 7.22, 9.08)/900 ms, flip angle = 7��, FOV = 256x256 mm, Slab thickness = 176 mm, Matrix = 256x256x176, Voxel size =1x1x1 mm, Number of echos = 5, Pixel bandwidth =650 Hz, Total scan time = 6 min. With 5 echoes, the TR, TI and time to encode partitions for the MEMPR are similar to that of a conventional MPRAGE, resulting in similar GM/WM/CSF contrast. Rest data was collected with single-shot full k-space echo-planar imaging (EPI) with ramp sampling correction using the intercomissural line (AC-PC) as a reference (TR: 2 s, TE: 29 ms, matrix size: 64x64, 32 slices, voxel size: 3x3x4 mm3). Slice Acquisition Order: Rest scan - collected in the Axial plane - series ascending - multi slice mode - interleaved MPRAGE - collected in the Sag plane - series interleaved - multi slice mode - single shot The following data are released for every participant: * Resting fMRI * Anatomical MRI * Phenotypic data for every participant including: gender, age, handedness and diagnostic information.

Proper citation: COBRE (RRID:SCR_010482) Copy   

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http://wwwcf.nlm.nih.gov/hsrr_search/view_hsrr_record_table.cfm?TITLE_ID=479&PROGRAM_CAME=toc_with_source2.cfm

Data set of annual questionnaires of a long-term prospective study of 1,337 former Johns Hopkins University medical students to identify precursors of premature cardiovascular disease and hypertension. The purpose of the study has broadened, however, as the cohort has aged. The study has been funded for 15 years. Participants were an average of 22 years of age at entry and have been followed to an average age of 69 years. Data are collected through annual questionnaires, supplemented with phone calls and substudies. Self-reports of diseases and risk factors have been validated. Every year from 1988 to 2003, anywhere from 2 to 6 questionnaires have been administered, in categories such as the following, which repeat periodically: Morbidity, Supplemental Illness, Health Behavior, Family and Career, Retirement, Job Satisfaction, Blood Pressure and Weight, Medications, Work Environment, Social Network, Diabetes, Osteoarthritis, Health Locus of Control, Preventive Health Services, General Health, Functional Limitations, Memory Functioning, Smoking, Religious Beliefs and Practices, Links with Administrative Data, National Death Index searches for all nonrespondents * Dates of Study: 1946-2003 * Study Features: Longitudinal * Sample Size: 1,337 (1946)

Proper citation: Precursors of Premature Disease and Death (RRID:SCR_010483) Copy   

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http://www.scienceexchange.com/facilities/advanced-histology-services

The objective of the Morphology and Phenotyping Core - Advanced Histology Services, is to provide Investigators/clients with the tools and expertise to process and analyze tissue samples. The Core is able to process any type of animal and/or human tissue for research purposes. Our technicians are also highly trained in dermatology and delicate specimen handling. We consistently maintain the highest-quality results by utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and employing nationally-certified technicians. Our aim is to always provide excellent customer service by fulfilling each Investigators/clients'''' specific needs and wants. Core services include recommendations for tissue harvesting and storage, preparation of paraffin blocks, sectioning of paraffin and frozen blocks, standard H&E histology, special staining procedures, and control slide preparation.

Proper citation: CU Denver Advanced Histology Services (RRID:SCR_012286) Copy   

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https://hddc.hms.harvard.edu/gnotobiotics-microbiology-and-metagenomics

Core facility that assists investigators evaluating host microbiota and its role in normal physiology and disease. It includes a number of resources for groups studying the role of the microbiota in human health and disease.

Proper citation: Harvard Digestive Diseases Center Biomedical CORE D: Gnotobiotic Mice, Microbiology and Metagenomics (RRID:SCR_012319) Copy   

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http://sph.unc.edu/norc/norc-diet-and-physical-activity-core/

Core that provides diet, physical activity, or statistical analysis consultation, as well as consultation for the design and development of diet and physical activity data collection protocols.

Proper citation: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Nutrition and Obesity Research Center Diet and Physical Activity Core (RRID:SCR_012588) Copy   

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http://www.scienceexchange.com/facilities/tubingen-ageing-and-tumour-immunology-group-tati

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on April 19,2024. TATI is located at the Center for Medical Research (Zentrum fuer Medizinische Forschung, ZMF) within the University of Tuebingen Clinical School (Universitaetsklinikum Tuebingen) . We are engaged in immune monitoring (cancer immunotherapy, vaccination of elderly, Alzheimer) using 14-colour flow cytometry.

Proper citation: Tubingen Ageing and Tumour Immunology Group (RRID:SCR_012627) Copy   

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/medgen/

A database of organized information related to human medical genetics, such as attributes of conditions with a genetic contribution.

Proper citation: MedGen (RRID:SCR_000111) Copy   

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http://www.mwtn.org

An organization that specifically operates in Kansas and the the western half of Missouri, and provides help with connecting the community to organ and tissue procurement, as well as generates general public awareness. This organization is a federally certified non-profit Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) that is meant to help in several facets of transplant and procurement services.

Proper citation: Midwest Transplant Network (RRID:SCR_000018) Copy   

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http://gpcr.biocomp.unibo.it/esldb

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on August 22,2022. database of protein subcellular localization annotation for eukaryotic organisms. It contains experimental annotations derived from primary protein databases, homology based annotations and computational predictions.

Proper citation: eSLDB - eukaryotic Subcellular Localization database (RRID:SCR_000052) Copy   

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http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/BMI/bmicalc.htm

Body Mass Index (BMI) for adults can be calculated using only height and weight. Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.

Proper citation: Body Mass Index Calculator (RRID:SCR_000122) Copy   

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http://wukong.tongji.edu.cn/pepid

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on July 31,2025. A database to store the curated epigenetic data from studies of prostate cancer retrieved by literature mining. The Prostate Epigenetic Database (PEpiD) is meant as a resource for finding previous studies of prostate cancer in humans, mice and rats. Searches can be targeted through the categories of DNA methylation, histone modification, and microRNA.

Proper citation: PEpiD (RRID:SCR_000235) Copy   

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http://www.wriwindber.org/wriwindber/Platforms/TissueBanking.aspx

Under the direction of Stella Somiari, Ph.D., the tissue bank at Windber Research Institute acquires and banks large numbers of high quality and well annotated normal and diseased tissue specimens. These specimens are obtained from fully informed and consented donors using Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved protocols and are accompanied by detailed clinical, family history and demographic information. The tissue bank has established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for tissue acquisition, handling, processing, packaging and shipping. All collaborators at participating clinics/medical centers utilize these procedures to ensure that the integrity of the specimen is maintained. Tissue types in our collection include plasma, serum, tissue embedded in optimum cutting temperature (OCT), formalin fixed paraffin embedded, and flash frozen. We also isolate and bank tissue derived products such as DNA, RNA and protein for research. Very stringent SOPs are in place for the process of extraction of these tissue-derived products and for quality control/quality assurance (QA/QC). The WRI tissue bank currently has 5 isothermal freezers each with the capacity to store 36,000 specimens. For all specimens obtained from surgical procedures, routine histology is performed to obtain representative Hematoxylin and Eosin (H & E) stained sections for imaging/archiving. All H & E sections are imaged on the Trestle SL-50 imaging system and these images are available online to designated collaborative sites. A certified pathologist verifies all tissue specimens and WRI has telepathology capabilities, which can also be utilized for pathology verification when a second pathologist opinion is required to confirm specimen diagnosis. Other uses of the telepathology capabilities include the verification of Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) sections (by pathologist) to ensure the correct areas are captured for research. The telepathology system at WRI is the Trestle Corporation's Medmicro system, which permits the pathologist to remotely view, navigate and share images at sub-micron resolution over standard internet connections in real-time.

Proper citation: Windber Tissue Bank (RRID:SCR_000509) Copy   

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http://www.feinsteininstitute.org/Feinstein/Biorepository

The Biorepository was designed to collect, process, and distribute large numbers of high quality research specimens quickly and efficiently. The data that is collected is primarily human DNA from whole blood along with other human specimen types. The data are collected, processed, stored and later distributed to support a large number of research studies. Biobanking of other specimen types include cells, RNA, serum, plasma and tissue. The Biorepository serves as a storage facility for tracking specimen inventory using bar code technologies. The Biorepository also conducts most operations using modern laboratory automation and robotics, an efficient way to avoid processing errors inherent in the handling of larger numbers of specimens.

Proper citation: Feinstein Biorepository (RRID:SCR_000535) Copy   

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http://cancer.osu.edu/research/cancerresearch/sharedresources/ltb/Pages/index.aspx

The OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center Leukemia Tissue Bank Shared Resource (LTBSR) facilitates the successful translation of basic leukemia research to the clinical setting via an extensive repository of tissue samples and accompanying pathologic, cytogenetic and clinical data for ready correlation of clinical and biological results. The LTBSR, which is an NCI-sponsored biorepository, has more than 40,000 vials of cryopreserved viable cells and 13,000 vials of matched frozen plasma and/or serum samples from more than 4,000 patients treated for leukemia and other malignancies. Committed to furthering translational research efforts for OSUCCC - James members and the cancer research community, the LTBSR provides investigators with training and technical support as well as procurement, processing, storage, retrieval and distribution of clinical research materials. In many cases, the LTBSR serves as the central processing lab for multi-site trials in which the principal investigator is an OSUCCC - James member. The LTBSR's goals are to: * Provide a central collection, processing and a state-of-the-art repository for samples collected from leukemia patients treated on OSUCCC - James protocols, and * Provide materials to investigators involved in collaborative studies with OSU, who examine relevant cellular and molecular properties of leukemia and correlate these properties with clinical or population-based outcomes.

Proper citation: Ohio State Leukemia Tissue Bank (RRID:SCR_000529) Copy   

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https://researchcores.partners.org/tbr/about

A repository which provides specimen acquisition, processing and storage services, and access to archived frozen tissue specimens to the BWH/MGH/DFCI research community.

Proper citation: BWH Partners Tissue and Blood Repository (RRID:SCR_000125) Copy   

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