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http://www.centreducancer.be/en/show/index/section/8/page/34

When a patient suffering or thought to be suffering from cancer is cared for, samples are often taken to determine the precise diagnosis and to determine any treatment necessary. After this essential stage of the patient''s care, unused biological material is sometimes left over. This material is an essential and precious tool for research into cancer. For this reason, patients can decide to make the material available to researchers the world over who study either the development mechanism of cancer or the new treatments available. Residual samples are centralized and stored in the Tumor Bank at the Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc Cancer Centre. The research carried out on this material primarily benefits cancer patients. It can help improve existing treatments or discover new drugs, and also allows new diagnostic tools to be tested. Any financial profits obtained from assessing the results obtained are entirely reinvested in the work of the Cancer Centre''s Tumour Bank and in new research projects at the Catholic University of Louvain. Using and sharing material, and verification and retrospective analysis of clinical data, all comply with strict rules. As with donations of blood, marrow or organs, an Ethics Committee oversees the operations of the Tumour Bank and research projects. This committee is responsible for ensuring compliance with current Belgian and legal texts, especially those concerning the protection of patient privacy and rights.

Proper citation: Saint-Luc Tumour Bank (RRID:SCR_008714) Copy   

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http://ki.se/en/research/spotlight-on-parkinsons-disease

The primary purpose is to assess the importance of environmental factors for Parkinson's Disease (PD) in a population-based sample of Swedish twins. In PD discordant twin pairs, what are the environmental factors that contribute to the disease in the affected twin and or protect the unaffected twin? Second, we want to investigate whether the earlier reports of low heritability for elderly male twins can be confirmed for female pairs. All twins 55 years of age and older in the Swedish Twin Registry have been screened for most complex diseases. 626 twins have screened positive for PD and most pairs are discordant. To establish diagnosis, a physician will examine all potential cases and their co-twins and their medical records will be reviewed. Environmental factors will be studied through the use of discordant pairs, where genetic susceptibility to the disease can be controlled. Environmental exposures are being secured with telephone interviews and from a questionnaire collected 30 years ago. Recent results indicate that genetic factors play a very small role. A better understanding of the etiology of PD is important for the possibility of delaying onset or even preventing the disease, as well as for providing guidance for molecular biology studies. Types of samples * DNA Number of sample donors: 333 (sample collection completed)

Proper citation: KI Biobank - Parkinson (RRID:SCR_008866) Copy   

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http://dsarm.niapublications.org/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented on February 18, 2014.

A networking site for investigators using animal models to study aging, developed to provide a venue for sharing information about research models for aging studies. If you have tissue or data from animal models relevant to aging research that you are willing to share with other investigators, D-SARM allows you to identify the model and provides a secure, blinded email contact for investigators who would like to contact you about acquiring tissue or related resources. Investigators looking for resources from a particular model enter search terms describing the model of interest and then use the provided link to send emails to the contacts (names blinded) listed in the search results to initiate dialog about tissue or resources available for sharing. The database is housed on a secure server and admission to the network is moderated by the NIA Project Officer and limited to investigators at academic, government and non-profit research institutions. The goal is to provide a secure environment for sharing information about models used in aging research, promoting the sharing of resources, facilitating new research on aging in model systems, and increasing the return on the investment in research models.

Proper citation: Database for Sharing Aging Research Models (RRID:SCR_008691) Copy   

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http://mvz.berkeley.edu/Collections.html

A collection of over 640,000 specimens of amphibians, reptiles, birds, bird eggs or nests, and mammals, as well as over 50,000 tissue samples from these vertebrate groups. These research collections are ranked as one of the largest in the United States, and the largest of any university museum. In addition, the Museum has numerous special collections that include archived field notes and photographs, historical annotated maps and correspondence, avian sound recordings, chromosome and histology preparations, Milton Hildebrand anatomical and film collections, artwork related to terrestrial vertebrate natural history, and a library of books, reprints, and journals for curation and research activities. Specimen data are accessible online, and the Museum is working to improve data access to the other collections. Museum Collections * Mammal Collection * Herpetological Collection * Bird Collection * Egg & Nest Collection * Tissue Collection * Fieldnotes, Photos, & Map Collection * Other Collections The Museum of Vertebrate Zoology (MVZ) welcomes donations of amphibians, reptiles, birds, bird eggs and nests, mammals and related materials. Acceptance of a donation is at the discretion of MVZ Curators. * Specimens -- May include preserved specimens and/or parts (e.g., tissue samples) as well as unpreserved material (e.g., frozen carcasses, live animals) that will be prepared by Museum Curators, curatorial staff, or students. * Related Materials -- Donations of images (digital or printed photographs or slides), sound recordings, field notes, and other natural history archival material. Materials must be connected to specimens or research projects. Donated material and associated data will be made available for research, education, or public exhibit according to the mission and policies of the Museum and Regents, except by prior signed agreement between the donor and the Museum.

Proper citation: MVZ Collections (RRID:SCR_010608) Copy   

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http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/mayo/research/biobank/index.cfm

A collection of blood samples and health information donated by volunteers, not focusing on any specific disease. Unlike many biobanks already in existence at Mayo Clinic and elsewhere, the Mayo Clinic Biobank is NOT focused on any particular disease. Rather, this biobank will collect samples and health information on patients and volunteers regardless of their health history. The only requirement is that they be 18 years of age or older, have a Mayo Clinic number, and be able to give informed consent. Once a participant becomes a part of the Biobank, they will be a part of ongoing health research conducted at Mayo Clinic indefinitely. The Biobank was established at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, and recruitment began in April of 2009. The goal of this project is to enroll 20,000 Mayo Clinic patients over the course of a three-year period in an effort to support a wide array of health-related research studies throughout the Institution.

Proper citation: Mayo Clinic Biobank (RRID:SCR_010723) Copy   

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http://www.lifelines.net/

Overall aim of the LifeLines Study is to unravel the interaction between genetic and environmental factors in the development of multifactorial diseases, their concurrent development in individuals and their complications as a complex trait. The LifeLines database contains questionnaire data, physical measurements and biological samples from different health examinations. Collaboration is encouraged as it helps to maximize the scientific value of the wealth of epidemiologic data made possible by the participation of more than 165,000 individuals in the LifeLines Cohort Study. Primary objectives of the LifeLines Cohort Study are: a. Which are the disease overriding risk factors which predict the development of a multifactorial disease during lifetime? b. How are these universal risk factors modified, or what determines the effect of a universal risk factor in an individual? Specific research questions will focus on risk factors and modifiers (genetic, environmental and combined or complex factors) for single and multiple diseases. In addition to co-morbidity, LifeLines focuses on co-determinants. The primary endpoints include measures of aging, metabolic and endocrine diseases, cardiovascular and renal diseases, pulmonary and musculoskeletal diseases, and psychopathology. Secondary aims include the assessment of the prevalence and incidence of multifactorial diseases, their risk factors and their treatment in individuals as well as in families. The burden of disease for the society will be quantified in terms of care needed, and total costs of care. Until November 3, 2011, almost 68,000 subjects have been included in the study. The 60,000th participant was screened in the beginning of September 2011. Recruitment rate at present is between 700 and 800 subjects per week. The laboratory measurements which are performed has changed. As of October 2011, LifeLines will continue to measure: hematologic parameters, including hemoglobin, white blood cells, platelets, WBC differentiation, blood glucose, cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, serum creatinin and sodium/potassium. Liver enzymes, thyroid hormones, calcium, phosphate, albumin, uric acid and microalbuminuria will not be measured routinely. The samples that are available for almost all participants, are: # serum (taken either with or without gel separator) # EDTA plasma # citrate plasma # DNA # early morning urine sample # urine samples of 24-hour urine collection Any researcher who is member of an internationally recognized academic institution and who is interested in utilizing the research possibilities, data and materials of LifeLines may apply for access. The applicant who is acting as Principal Investigator must be connected to a department or institution with the competence to carry out the research project to term. A contract will give the right to use the data for a pre-determined period of time. This contract also comprises the costs for the LifeLines Biobank which the investigator needs to reimburse. To apply for access, refer to the electronic application process.

Proper citation: Lifelines Biobank (RRID:SCR_010730) Copy   

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http://www.paradigmexperiments.com

Software application for millisecond accurate experimental control for cognitive neuroscience, psychology and linguistics research. Presents text, images, sounds, movies, self-paced reading trials and rating scales. An integrated Python scripting API is available. Joystick and microphone response are available. Supports button boxes from PST, Cedrus, fORP and custom built response boxes. Paradigm can detect fMRI triggers through serial and parallel ports. Includes sample experiments that implement many of the most popular experiment designs., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.

Proper citation: Paradigm (RRID:SCR_009634) Copy   

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http://www.bonebank.com

Biotechnology company dedicated to enhancing quality of patient care through development and manufacture of safe, high quality allograft solutions for healthcare professionals.

Proper citation: Texas Human Biologics (RRID:SCR_010523) Copy   

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https://www.lifegene.se/In-english/

Swedish study to get a better understanding of how genes, environment and way of life affect health that will enable access to the longitudinal data on 500,000 participants after ethical approval. Half a million people in Sweden between the ages of 0 and 45 will be recruited as volunteers for 6 to 8 years. People between 18 and 45 will be invited and they may, in turn, bring children and other people that they live with into the project. Participants will be followed for many years with regular online surveys and health checks. Their blood and urine samples will also be stored in a biobank. All the data will form a very large information base, where researchers can follow what happens with people''''s health. The LifeGene test center will measure height, hip, waist and chest measurements. A so-called spirometry test will be conducted which measures lung function, a hearing test and bioimpedance measurement (includes weight, BMI and distribution of body fat and muscle mass). They also take blood and urine samples and measure blood pressure and pulse. LifeGene foresees a lot of different research cooperation. Everything from simple withdrawal of longitudinal data, leverage of LifeGene infrastructure and cooperation between LifeGene and complementing scientific projects covering specific areas in more depth. LifeGene will enable access to unique longitudinal data on 500,000 participants available for researchers after ethical approval. LifeGene is also an infrastructure with Test Centers covering most of Sweden, logistics for sample management from arm-to-freezer and state-of-the-art large scale automatic biobanking enabling low cost, high quality, fast withdrawal of biological samples.

Proper citation: LifeGene (RRID:SCR_010524) Copy   

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http://www.psbc.org/home/index.htm

At Puget Sound Blood Center, when we talk about the work of our Research Institute, what we are really talking about is saving lives. Many recognize the lifesaving work of the Blood Center for its role in maintaining the blood supply for Western Washington. But that is only the beginning of how the Blood Center touches the lives of people all over the world. The Blood Center is widely considered the premier knowledge source on blood research and transfusion medicine and has been developing cutting-edge technologies and establishing best practices in this field for over sixty-six years. Medical institutions worldwide rely on the Blood Center''s research work. Scientific equipment manufacturers, as well as pharmaceutical companies turn to the Blood Center for help in developing effective equipment and successful therapies that are saving lives around the world every day.

Proper citation: Puget Sound Blood Center (RRID:SCR_010527) Copy   

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http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-medicine/departments/clinical-departments/pathology/research/oregon-brain-bank.cfm

Brain bank that harvests, banks and disperses postmortem tissue for use in brain and medical research. It also provides neuropathologic diagnoses of organic dementia in a cohort of NIH sponsored research subjects. The bank includes tissue primarily from patients with Alzheimer's but also includes Huntington's, Parkinson's, and other disorders.

Proper citation: Oregon Brain Bank (RRID:SCR_013085) Copy   

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http://www.jcm.riken.go.jp/

The Microbe Division in RIKEN-BRC has been collecting, preserving, and distributing cultured microbial strains as one of the leading culture collections in the world since established as Japan Collection of Microorganisms (JCM) in 1981. JCM aims to contribute to scientific communities by maintaining and serving high-quality microbial resources useful for general microbial studies and various research fields particularly in health and environmental science. JCM has participated in the National BioResource Project supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan as the core facility for General Microbes. JCM maintains approximately 19,900 strains as of Sept. 2010, and the approximate numbers of the available strains from JCM are: 7,400 strains of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria including actinomycetes, 300 strains of archaea, and 4,100 strains of fungi including yeasts (in total ca. 12,000 strains). Strains held at JCM are limited to those classified in Risk Group 1 or 2. Information of the available strains is opened to the public through the JCM On-line Catalogue Database. Genomic DNA samples of some strains are also distributed in cooperation with RIKEN BRC-DNA Bank. More than 3,500 strains are annually distributed to domestic and overseas researchers. JCM welcomes a deposit of microbial strains published or designed to be published in scientific papers as well as an order for microbial cultures.

Proper citation: JCM (RRID:SCR_010653) Copy   

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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://braintissuebank.dal.ca

A biomaterial supply resource which supplies brain tissue for researchers studying dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases. The Maritime Brain Tissue Bank archives tissues related to Alzheimer's Disease, mixed dementias, Lewy Body Disease, and Huntington's Disease, among others.

Proper citation: Maritime Brain Tissue Bank (RRID:SCR_013838) Copy   

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http://www.brainbank.nl

A biomaterial supply resource which collects, stores, and disseminates diseased and healthy brain tissue. The Netherlands Brain Bank currently contains more than 3600 samples, and each sample includes a neuropathological report and donor medical history. The samples can additionally be matched with ante-mortem parameters and post-mortem parameters upon request. Sample types include cortex, spinal cord, cerebrospinal fluid, plasma, and DNA, among others. Database mining is available with a financial contribution.

Proper citation: Netherlands Brain Bank (RRID:SCR_013841) Copy   

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http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ion/about/facilities/nbtr/

A biomaterial supply resource which archives and disseminates brain tissue for the study of normal brain aging and brain disorders. Researchers must create an account in order to browse the database of available tissue. Samples are distributed to researchers in such a way that the identity and personal information of donors is protected.

Proper citation: Newcastle Brain Tissue Resource (RRID:SCR_013843) Copy   

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http://www.flinders.edu.au/sabs/fcas/alsa/alsa_home.cfm

The general purpose of ALSA is to examine how social, biomedical, psychological, economic, and environmental factors are associated with age-related changes in the health and wellbeing of persons aged 70 years and older. The aim is to analyze the complex relationships between individual and social factors and changes in health status, health care needs and service utilization dimensions, with emphasis given to the effects of social and economic factors on morbidity, disability, acute and long-term care service use, and mortality. The study was designed to have common instrumentation with US studies. ALSA collected data from a random, stratified sample of all persons (both community and institution-dwelling) aged 70 years and older living in the metropolitan area of Adelaide, South Australia, using the State Electoral Database as the sampling frame. Spouses aged 65 and older and other household members aged 70 years and older also were invited to participate. The initial baseline data collection for ALSA began in September 1992 and was completed in March 1993. In the first wave, personal interviews were carried out for 2,087 participants, including 566 couples (that is, persons 70 years of age and over and their spouse, if 65 and over). Clinical assessments were obtained for 1,620 of the participants. Respondents were recontacted by telephone a year after initial interview (wave 2). The third wave of the study began in September 1994 and involved a complete reassessment, with a total of 1,679 interviews and 1,423 clinical assessments. To date, eleven waves of data have been collected, with the latest collection in May 2010, from 168 participants. Six of these waves were conducted via face-to-face interviews and clinical assessments, and five were telephone interviews. Future waves are planned, however are dependent on grant funding. Ancillary data collection has been ongoing since the initiation of the study, e.g., from secondary providers. Lists of ALSA participants are compared biannually with the agencies'' lists to determine the prevalence and incidence of receipt of services from these organizations. Another source of information has been the collection of data from the participants'' general practitioners about the respondent''s health status, history of services received, medication use, referrals to specialists, and current services provided. Baseline Sample Size: 2087 Dates of Study: 1992����������2010 (potentially ongoing) Study Features: * Longitudinal * International * Anthropometric Measures * Biospecimens Waves 1-5 (ICPSR), http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/ICPSR/studies/06707 Wave 6 (ICPSR), http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/ICPSR/studies/03679

Proper citation: ALSA - The Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing (RRID:SCR_013146) Copy   

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http://www.tcd.ie/IMM/trinity-biobank/index.php

The Trinity Biobank was established in 2005 to serve the needs of researchers in the area of genetic epidemiology, population genetics and pharmacogenomics. Its services are available to researchers not only in Trinity College but to other institutions at home and abroad. We provide an automated DNA extraction service purifying large volumes blood (up to 10mL whole blood) and tissue DNA for archival and other purposes. In addition it makes available purified DNA and associated GWAS data from 2000 healthy donors for research use. A key requirement for reliable downstream use of DNA is purity and strand size. The quality of DNA in blood and tissue deteriorates upon storage without purification even at -80 degrees C. We ensure rapid turnaround of biological samples through automated extraction using the Qiagen Autopure system based on optimized ''salting out'' chemistry. The purified DNA sample may then be stored safely at -20 degrees C without deterioration thus freeing up valuable -80 degree C freezer space and the associated capital and maintenance cost as well as security and lab space provision. Automated DNA extraction is particularly suitable for high-throughput sample processing called for in epidemiological studies or simply for clearing sample inventory backlogs. The Trinity Biobank distributes control DNA to researchers as part of its remit to enhance the level of research activity and to synergize molecular medicine research nationally and internationally. The buffy coat collection has been made possible with the cooperation of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS). An important requirement to access the collection is that the use of the samples relates only to ethically-approved research and to specifically-nominated research projects. The DNA collection consists of high quality human genomic DNA. Each of the available 2,000 samples is from a single individual and each sample comes with the age and gender data of the donor. The buffy coat sample is derived from the total white cell compliment (50mL buffy coat) of a blood donation (c 400mL). We will endeavor to fulfill samples number requests based on age and gender as best as possible. This collection has also been genotyped using the Affymetrix Genome-Wide Human SNP Array 6.0, featuring 1.8 million genetic markers, including more than 906,600 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and more than 946,000 probes for the detection of copy number variation (CNV). The DNA comes available as a 100ng/uL in 100uL of TE Buffer, ie in 10ug amounts in a separate screw-cap ampoule. The ampoules are shipped in 100-tube boxes (Sarstedt). Corresponding plasma (ACD) is also available on request. Genotype data is supplied in PLINK binary PED files format (http://pngu.mgh.harvard.edu/~purcell/plink/ ).

Proper citation: Trinity Biobank (RRID:SCR_013279) Copy   

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http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/eib

The EIB provides assessment tests for substance disorder related clinical instruments that are freely available. Details regarding copyright and/or possible use restrictions are specified for each instrument. Instruments are generally classed according to the intervention field they are designed to be used in (treatment, prevention, or harm reduction), though some instruments may be usable in more than one field.

Proper citation: Evaluation Instruments Bank (RRID:SCR_013246) Copy   

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