Tools   Select Another Resource Report Type

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   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

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   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

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   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

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   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

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   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

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   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://sites.duke.edu/dhhr/

A biomaterial supply resource which collects and disseminates human heart tissue. Samples include both failing and non-failing hearts, RNA/DNA analysis, tissue staining and immunofluorescence samples.The tissue that has been flash frozen and stored at -80˚C is acquired from distinct regions of the heart such as the LV free wall, septum, and valve leaflets. Individual sample sizes are typically 100-300mg for flash frozen tissues. The DHHR also serves as a resource for assay development, target identification, and sponsored research, capable of isolating cardiomyocytes from hearts and using them for in-vitro assays such as calcium handling, enzyme activity, signalling pathways and other biochemical research activities

Proper citation: Duke Human Heart Repository (RRID:SCR_013980) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://www.uchicagoddrcc.org/research-cores/tissue-engineering-and-cell-models-core

Core that provides services such as a repository for intestinal cell lines, Tissue Engineering Models, experimental materials, and supplies for digestive disease research.

Proper citation: University of Chicago Digestive Diseases Research Core Center Tissue Engineering and Cell Models Core (RRID:SCR_015604) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://www.sbpdiscovery.org/technology/sr/Pages/LaJolla_StemCells.aspx

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented August 23, 2016. The former functions of this facility are split into two separate operations. The first is the generation and characterization of induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) is now being performed on a collaborative basis for both internal and external investigators with the Snyder lab. The second is a shared laboratory dedicated to the culture and analysis of stem cells that is available to SBP investigators.

Proper citation: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute Stem Cell Core (RRID:SCR_014856) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://www.humanmotorthalamus.com/

A research tool for clinical and experimental neuroscience, which provides images of human thalamus in the stereotactic planes of the coordinate system based on intercommissural line. Images include histological sagittal sections, sagittal maps, coronal maps, horizontal maps, and MRI images all from the same brain. The website also provides materials and methods section, references to the articles and presentations describing research data (on which the maps are based), and a bibliography on the synaptic relationships of subcortical and cortical afferents with projection and local circuit neurons in the motor thalamus.

Proper citation: Human Thalamus in 3D Stereotactic Coordinates (RRID:SCR_014214) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://www.neuroskills.com/

A topical portal and providers of brain injury rehabilitation services. Resources * Pharmacology Guide * Glossary of Brain Injury Terms * Brain Injury Research Articles * Common Brain Injury Assessment Tools / Rating Scale * Certified Continuing Education Courses * Links to Resource Sites

Proper citation: Centre for Neuro Skills (RRID:SCR_006106) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://www.ncri.org.uk/ccb/index.html

The Confederation of Cancer Biobanks (CCB) is a consortium of organisations based in the UK that are involved in the development, management and use of biobank resources for cancer research. The Confederation aims to promote and disseminate a collective view on best practices for biobanks and to promote transfer of knowledge and experiences between banks. While individual banks retain their full autonomy, membership leads to mutual benefit, ensures complementarities, avoids unnecessary competition and ensures a coordinated approach to cancer biosample provision. This will benefit all involved by allowing the sharing of expertise and information, the establishment of harmonized standards for the operation of cancer biobanks and provide a means to access a larger pool of biosamples from the confederated banks. The initial achievements of the NCRI Confederation of Cancer Biobanks were the drafting of a Memorandum of Understanding for the founder members of the Confederation, and a document outlining the Guiding Principles for the management and operation of a tissue bank / biobank in the contemporary ethical and legal setting. Any organization based in the UK, which collects and distributes biosamples for cancer research (not necessarily in the UK), may apply to join. CCB Members receive: * access to the Members Area of the web site containing shared resources * inclusion in email discussion fora with other members * networking opportunities with other members * inclusion in a collective voice to research funders, policy makers, legislators and others * inclusion in the NCRI''s new on-line sample directory * one free registration for each CCB workshop * a future opportunity to pursue accreditation/quality endorsement for the bank * a potential future opportunity for your donors to join a donor forum, which provides patients/sample donors with a mechanism of keeping in touch with research biobanking activities.

Proper citation: Confederation of Cancer Banks (RRID:SCR_006885) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://www.alz.washington.edu/

A clinical research, neuropathological research and collaborative research database that uses data collected from 29 NIA-funded Alzheimer's Disease Centers (ADCs). The database consists of several datasets, and searches may be done on the entire database or on individual datasets. Any researcher, whether affiliated with an ADC or not, may request a data file for analysis or aggregate data tables. Requested aggregate data tables are produced and returned as soon as the queue allows (usually within 1-3 days depending on the complexity).

Proper citation: National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (RRID:SCR_007327) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://ccr.coriell.org/nia/

A cell repository containing cells and DNA for studies of aging and the degenerative processes associated with it. Scientists use the highly-characterized, viable, and contaminant-free cell cultures from this collection for research on such diseases as Alzheimer's disease, progeria, Parkinson's disease, Werner syndrome, and Cockayne syndrome. The collections of the Repository include DNA and cell cultures from individuals with premature aging disorders, as well as DNA from individuals of advanced age from the the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging at the Gerontology Research Center and other Longevity Collections. The Repository also includes samples from an Adolescent Study of Obesity, Apparently Healthy Controls, Animal Models of Aging, and both human and animal differentiated cell types. The cells in this resource have been collected over the past three decades using strict diagnostic criteria and banked under the highest quality standards of cell culture. Scientists can use the highly-characterized, viable, and contaminant-free cell cultures from this collection for genetic and cell biology research.

Proper citation: Aging Cell Repository (RRID:SCR_007320) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://gocognitive.net/

Free access to materials for students, educators, and researchers in cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience. Currently there are about a dozen demonstrations and more than 30 videos that were produced over the last two years. The basic philosophy of goCognitive rests on the assumption that easy and free access to high-quality content will improve the learning experience of students and will enable more students to enjoy the field of cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience. There are a few parts of goCognitive that are only available to registered users who have provided their email address, but all of the online demonstrations and videos are accessible to the everyone. Both new demonstrations and new video interviews will continually be added to the site. Manuals for each of the demonstration are being created and available as pdf files for download. Most of the demonstrations are pretty straightforward - but in some cases, especially if you would like to collect data - it might be a good idea to look over the manual. There are different ways in which you can get involved and contribute to the site. Your involvement can range from sending us feedback about the demonstrations and videos, suggestions for new materials, or the simple submission of corrections, to the creation or publication of demonstrations and videos that meet our criteria. Down the road we will make the submission process easier, but for now please contact swerner (at) uidaho dot edu for more information. NSF student grant Undergraduate students can apply through goCognitive for an $1,100 grant to co-produce a new video interview with a leading researcher in the field of cognitive neuroscience. The funding has been provided by the National Science Foundation.

Proper citation: goCognitive (RRID:SCR_006154) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://lasurvey.rand.org/

A dataset of a panel study of a representative sample of all neighborhoods and households in Los Angeles County, with poor neighborhoods and families with children oversampled, for investigating the social and economic determinants of health and race and ethnic disparities. The study follows neighborhoods over time, as well as children and families. Two waves have been conducted to date, in 2000-2001 (L.A.FANS 1) and again beginning in 2006 through early 2009 (L.A. FANS 2). L.A.FANS-2 will significantly enhance the utility of the L.A.FANS data for studies of adult health disparities by: 1) Replicating self-reported health measures from L.A.FANS-1 and collecting new self-reports on treatment, health behaviors, functional limitations, quality and quantity of sleep, anxiety, health status vignettes, and changes in health status since the first interview; 2) Collecting physiological markers of disease and health status, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, lung function, immune function, and cardiovascular disease; and 3) Expanding the data collected on adults'' work conditions, stressful experiences, and social ties. Wherever possible, L.A.FANS uses well-tested questions or sections from national surveys, such as the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID), National Longitudinal Surveys (NLS), and National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), and other urban surveys, such as the Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods, to facilitate comparisons. Data Availability: Public use data, study design, and questionnaire content from L.A.FANS are available for downloading. Researchers can also apply for a restricted use version of the L.A.FANS-1 data that contain considerable contextual and geographically-referenced information. Application procedures are described at the project Website. L.A.FANS-2 fieldwork was completed at the end of 2008. The PIs anticipate L.A.FANS-2 public use data will be released in summer 2009. * Dates of Study: 2000-2008 * Study Features: Longitudinal, Minority Oversamples, Anthropometric Measures, Biospecimens * Sample Size: ** 2000-1: 2,548 (L.A.FANS 1) ** 2006-8: ~3,600 (L.A.FANS 2) Link: * ICPSR: http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/ICPSR/studies/00172

Proper citation: Los Angeles Family and Neighborhood Survey (RRID:SCR_008923) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://ki.se/ki/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=29350&a=31591&l=en

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented August 23, 2016. The aim of the study is to improve the understanding of psychiatric co-morbidity and personality traits as a means to improving prevention and treatment for women with hereditary vulnerability to develop alcohol and / or drug dependence. In depth phenotypic assessment through structured interviews with women with alcohol or drug abuse in order to assess history, psychiatric morbidity and personality traits potentially related to environmental and/or hereditary alcoholism. Association studies of polymorphic markers in candidate genes. Blood samples and interviews performs on 200 women with alcohol dependents to examine mental illness and specific personality characteristics associated to environment and/or hereditary form of alcoholism. Blood samples are also collected from 200 healthy women which functions as controls.

Proper citation: KI Biobank - ALF (RRID:SCR_008880) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/intramural-research-program/dynamics-health-aging-and-body-composition-health-abc

A study that characterizes the extent of change in body composition in older men and women, identifies clinical conditions accelerating these changes, and examines the health impact of these changes on strength, endurance, disability, and weight-related diseases of old age. The study population consists of 3,075 persons age 70-79 at baseline with about equal numbers of men and women. Thirty-three percent of the men are African-Americans as are 46% of the women. All persons in the study were selected to be free of disability in activities of daily living and free of functional limitation (defined as any difficulty walking a quarter of a mile or any difficulty walking up 10 steps without resting) at baseline. The core yearly examination for HEALTH ABC includes measurement of body composition by dual energy x-ray absorptio��������metry (DXA), walking ability, strength, an interview that includes self-report of limitations, a medication survey, and weight (Measurements in the Health ABC Study). Provision has been made for banking of blood specimens and extracted DNA (HealthABC repository). Study investigators are open to collaboration especially for measures focused on obesity and associated weight-related health conditions including osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, pulmonary function, cardiovascular disease, vascular disease, diabetes and glucose intolerance, and depression. The principal goals of the HEALTH ABC are: # To assess the association of baseline body weight, lean body mass, body fat, and bone mineral content, in relation to weight history, with: incident functional limitation; incidence and change in severity of weight-related health conditions; recovery of physical function after an acute event; baseline measures of strength, fitness and physical performance; gender, ethnicity and socioeconomic status # To access the contribution of episodes of severe acute illness in healthier older persons to changes in body weight, bone mineral content, lean body mass and body fat, and the relationship of these episodes to risk of functional limitation and recovery. # To assess the impact of weight-related co-morbid illness on the risk of functional limitation and recovery. # To assess the ways in which physiologic mediators of change in body composition influence and are influenced by changes in health in older adults and contribute to change in body composition; to understand how changes in body composition affect weight-related cardiovascular disease risk factors such as lipids, blood pressure and glucose tolerance. # To assess the interdependency of behavioral factors, such as nutrition and physical activity, co-morbid health conditions, and their association with change in body composition in old age. # To provide a firm scientific basis for understanding issues related to weight recommendations in old age through increased knowledge of the potential trade-offs between weight and risk of functional limitation, disability, morbidity and death; to provide information critical for developing effective strategies for the maintenance of health in older persons.

Proper citation: Dynamics of Health Aging and Body Composition (Health ABC) (RRID:SCR_008813) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://ki.se/sites/default/files/str_artikel_tchad.pdf

Data and biomaterial from a longitudinal study of 1,500 Swedish twin pairs from age 8 to age 20. Twins, parents, and teachers responded to 4 waves of questionnaires (1994, 1999, 2002, 2006) and a clinical interview. In the last follow up (2006) 1325 biological samples for DNA-extraction were collected. A paper that describes the study was published (Lichtenstein, Tuvblad, Larsson, Carlstrom, 2007, Twin Research and Human Genetics). Twins were followed prospectively from childhood to emerging adulthood. The data include a broad spectrum of measures of environments as well as internalizing and externalizing problems behaviors from different informants (twins, parents, teachers, clinical assessments).

Proper citation: Twin Study of Child and Adolescent Development - TCHAD (RRID:SCR_008897) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://hrsonline.isr.umich.edu/

A data set of a longitudinal panel study of health, retirement, and aging that surveys a representative sample of more than 26,000 Americans over the age of 50 every two years. The HRS explores the changes in labor force participation and the health transitions that individuals undergo toward the end of their work lives and in the years that follow. The study captures a dynamic picture of an aging America''s physical and mental health, insurance coverage, financial status, family support systems, labor market status, and retirement planning. The sample in 2006 numbered over 22,000 persons in 13,100 households, with oversamples of Hispanics, Blacks and Florida residents. Beginning in 2006, half the sample received enhanced face-to-face follow-ups that included the collection of physical measures and biomarkers HRS provides a research data base that can simultaneously support continuous cross-sectional descriptions of the US population over the age of fifty-five, longitudinal studies of a given cohort over a substantial period of time (up to 18 years by 2010 for the original HRS cohort, following them from age 51-61 to age 69-79) and research on cross-cohort trends. By 2010 the HRS will be able to support cross-cohort comparisons of trajectories of health, labor supply, or wealth accumulation for persons who entered their 50s in 1992, 1998 and 2004. The HRS also has provided the sampling frame for targeted sub-studies. The Aging, Demographics, and Memory Study (ADAMS) supplement on dementia involved a field assessment of a sample of about 930 HRS panel members aged 75+ to clinically assess their dementia status and dementia severity. Special topics including consumption and time use, prescription drug use and the impact of Medicare Part D, parents'' human capital investments in children, and diabetes management by self-reported diabetics, have appeared on mail surveys that have used the HRS as a sampling frame. The HRS also can accommodate a number of experimental topics using Internet interviewing. The HRS is also characterized by links to a rich array of administrative data, including: Employer Pension Plans; National Death Index; Social Security Administration earnings and (projected) benefits data; W-2 self-employment data; and Medicare and Medicaid files. The HRS has actively collaborated with other longitudinal studies of aging in other countries (e.g., ELSA, SHARE, MHAS), providing both scientific and technical assistance. Data Availability: All publicly available data may be downloaded after registration. Early Release data files are typically available within three months of the end of each data collection, with the Final Release following at 24 months after the close of data collection activities. Files linked with administrative data are released only as restricted data through an application process, as outlined on the HRS website. * Dates of Study: 1992-present * Study Features: Longitudinal, Minority Oversamples, Anthropometric Measures, Biospecimens * Sample Size: 22,000+ Link * ICPSR: http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/ICPSR/studies/06854

Proper citation: Health and Retirement Study (RRID:SCR_008930) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry