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http://cabig.cancer.gov

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented July 19, 2016. It has been integrated into the National Cancer Informatics Program (NCIP). The National Cancer Institute launched the cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid (caBIG) to create a virtual network of interconnected data, individuals, and organizations that worked together to redefine how cancer research is conducted. caBIG capabilities allowed researchers and clinicians to collaborate more effectively so that complex research questions might be asked and answered faster and more effectively. The mission of caBIG was to develop a truly collaborative information network that accelerated the discovery of new approaches for the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Proper citation: Cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid (RRID:SCR_003328) Copy   

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https://github.com/JamieHeather/stitchr

Software Python tool for stitching coding T cell receptors nucleotide sequences from V,J,CDR3 information. Produces complete coding sequences representing fully spliced TCR cDNA given minimal V,J,CDR3 information.

Proper citation: Stitchr (RRID:SCR_022139) Copy   

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http://cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cancerdatabase

NCI''s comprehensive cancer database that contains summaries on a wide range of cancer topics; a registry of 8,000+ open and 19,000+ closed cancer clinical trials from around the world; a directory of professionals who provide genetics services; the NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms, with definitions for 6,800+ cancer and medical terms; and the NCI Drug Dictionary, which has information on 2,300+ agents used in the treatment of cancer or cancer-related conditions. The PDQ cancer information summaries are peer reviewed and updated monthly by six editorial boards comprised of specialists in adult treatment, pediatric treatment, supportive care, screening and prevention, genetics, and complementary and alternative medicine. The Boards review current literature from more than 70 biomedical journals, evaluate its relevance, and synthesize it into clear summaries. Many of the summaries are also available in Spanish.

Proper citation: Physician Data Query (RRID:SCR_006833) Copy   

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https://www.synapse.org/

A cloud-based collaborative platform which co-locates data, code, and computing resources for analyzing genome-scale data and seamlessly integrates these services allowing scientists to share and analyze data together. Synapse consists of a web portal integrated with the R/Bioconductor statistical package and will be integrated with additional tools. The web portal is organized around the concept of a Project which is an environment where you can interact, share data, and analysis methods with a specific group of users or broadly across open collaborations. Projects provide an organizational structure to interact with data, code and analyses, and to track data provenance. A project can be created by anyone with a Synapse account and can be shared among all Synapse users or restricted to a specific team. Public data projects include the Synapse Commons Repository (SCR) (syn150935) and the metaGenomics project (syn275039). The SCR provides access to raw data and phenotypic information for publicly available genomic data sets, such as GEO and TCGA. The metaGenomics project provides standardized preprocessed data and precomputed analysis of the public SCR data.

Proper citation: Synapse (RRID:SCR_006307) Copy   

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https://pharos.nih.gov/idg/index#

Database of ligands and diseases. Its goal is to develop a knowledge-base for the Druggable Genome (DG) in order to illuminate the uncharacterized and/or poorly annotated portion of the genome. DG, focusing on four of the most commonly drug-targeted protein families: G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs); nuclear receptors (NRs); ion channels (ICs); and kinases.

Proper citation: PHAROS (RRID:SCR_016258) Copy   

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http://hb.flatironinstitute.org/

Formerly known as GIANT (Genome-scale Integrated Analysis of gene Networks in Tissues), HumanBase applies machine learning algorithms to learn biological associations from massive genomic data collections. These integrative analyses reach beyond existing "biological knowledge" represented in the literature to identify novel, data-driven associations.

Proper citation: HumanBase (RRID:SCR_016145) Copy   

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http://www.nitrc.org/projects/whs-sd-atlas/

Open access volumetric atlas of anatomical delineations of rat brain based on structural contrast in isotropic magnetic resonance and diffusion tensor images acquired ex vivo from 80 day old male Sprague Dawley rat at Duke Center for In Vivo Microscopy. Spatial reference is provided by Waxholm Space coordinate system. Location of bregma and lambda are identified as anchors towards stereotaxic space. Application areas include localization of signal in non structural images. Atlas, MRI and DTI volumes, and diffusion tensor data are shared in NIfTI format.

Proper citation: Waxholm Space Atlas of the Sprague Dawley Rat Brain (RRID:SCR_017124) Copy   

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https://signalingpathways.org

Web multi omics knowledgebase based upon public, manually curated transcriptomic and cistromic datasets involving genetic and small molecule manipulations of cellular receptors, enzymes and transcription factors. Integrated omics knowledgebase for mammalian cellular signaling pathways. Web browser interface was designed to accommodate numerous routine data mining strategies. Datasets are biocurated versions of publically archived datasets and are formatted according to recommendations of the FORCE11 Joint Declaration on Data Citation Principles73, and are made available under Creative Commons CC 3.0 BY license. Original datasets are available.

Proper citation: Signaling Pathways Project (RRID:SCR_018412) Copy   

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http://software.broadinstitute.org/gsea/msigdb/index.jsp

Collection of annotated gene sets for use with Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) software.

Proper citation: Molecular Signatures Database (RRID:SCR_016863) Copy   

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https://wan-bioinfo.shinyapps.io/GESS/

Database of global evaluation of SARS-CoV-2/hCoV-19 sequences.Provides comprehensive analysis results based on tens of thousands of high-coverage and high-quality SARS-CoV-2 complete genomes.

Proper citation: GESS (RRID:SCR_021847) Copy   

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https://github.com/BlaisProteomics/mzStudio

Software tool for proteomics data analysis, visualization, and notebook application. Dynamic digital canvas for user driven interrogation of mass spectrometry data. Operating system Unix/Linux, Windows.

Proper citation: mzStudio (RRID:SCR_017088) Copy   

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https://combine-lab.github.io/salmon/

Software tool for quantifying expression of transcripts using RNA-seq data. Provides fast and bias-aware quantification of transcript expression. Transcriptome-wide quantifier to correct for fragment GC-content bias.

Proper citation: Salmon (RRID:SCR_017036) Copy   

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https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-03367-w

Nanodroplet processing platform for deep and quantitative proteome profiling of 10 to 100 mammalian cells. It enhances efficiency and recovery of sample processing by downscaling processing volumes.

Proper citation: nanoPOTS (RRID:SCR_017129) Copy   

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https://amp.pharm.mssm.edu/geneshot/

Software tool as search engine for ranking genes from arbitrary text queries. Enables to enter arbitrary search terms, to receive ranked lists of genes relevant to search terms. Returned ranked gene lists contain genes that were previously published in association with search terms, as well as genes predicted to be associated with terms based on data integration from multiple sources. Search results are presented with interactive visualizations.

Proper citation: Geneshot (RRID:SCR_017582) Copy   

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http://taylor0.biology.ucla.edu/structureHarvester/

Web based program for collating results generated by program STRUCTURE. Provides assess and visualize likelihood values across multiple values of K and hundreds of iterations for easier detection of number of genetic groups that best fit data. Reformats data for use in downstream programs, such as CLUMPP.It is complement for using software Structure in genetics population. Website and program for visualizing STRUCTURE output and implementing Evanno method., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.

Proper citation: Structure Harvester (RRID:SCR_017636) Copy   

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http://neurosurgery.ucsf.edu/index.php/research_tissue_bank.html

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on May 4th,2023. Brain Tumor Research Center Tissue Bank began collecting tissue in 1978 and has established an organized repository of characterized tissues--frozen, paraffin-embedded, blood and cultures--that are maintained in a manner useful for a wide range of studies. Samples are collected only from patients who have agreed to have their tissues banked and used for future research. Consent documents are maintained in a secure area and associated clinical data are held in a double-password protected computer database. Each sample received into the Tissue Bank is non-identifying number. No protected health information (PHI) is released. To obtain samples, investigators submit a request form to the Manager. The request form requires an explanation of the tissue requested (type, number of samples, justification), description of the study, CHR approval (see new policy regarding human vs. non-human research) and Project Leader authorization. The Manager reviews each request for feasibility before presentation to the Scientific Core Committee. The UCSF Neurosurgery Tissue Bank makes its inventory of stock cell lines available to all investigators. Requested cells are grown in T-25 flasks and shipped FedEx Priority Overnight at the receipient's expense. However, if you prefer, we can ship the frozen cells, packed in dry ice. (Note: some countries restrict dry ice shipments.)

Proper citation: UCSF Brain Tumor Tissue Bank (RRID:SCR_000647) Copy   

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https://brd.cancer.gov/

Database to find literature, established protocols, and best practices for collecting, storing, and handling biological samples. Its main purpose is to help researchers improve the quality and reproducibility of biospecimen-based medical and genetic research. Provides a library of validated protocols that laboratories use to properly process human biospecimens (like blood or tissue) without degrading their molecular integrity. Offers procedural guidelines (BEBPs) backed by scientific literature to protect samples from pre-analytical variables (e.g., storage temperature, time-to-freezing). Catalogs thousands of peer-reviewed articles focused on biospecimen science.

Proper citation: Biospecimen Research Database (RRID:SCR_001944) Copy   

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http://www.ebi.ac.uk/ipd/

A set of specialist databases related to the study of polymorphic genes in the immune system. The IPD project works with specialist groups or nomenclature committees who provide and curate individual sections before they are submitted to IPD for online publication. The IPD project stores all the data in a set of related databases. IPD currently consists of four databases: * IPD-KIR, contains the allelic sequences of Killer-cell Immunoglobulin-like Receptors, * IPD-MHC, is a database of sequences of the Major Histocompatibility Complex of different species; * IPD-human platelet antigens, alloantigens expressed only on platelets and * IPD-ESTDAB, which provides access to the European Searchable Tumour cell-line database, a cell bank of immunologically characterized melanoma cell lines.

Proper citation: IPD - Immuno Polymorphism Database (RRID:SCR_003004) Copy   

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http://chtn.nci.nih.gov

The Cancer Diagnosis Program of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) initiated the Cooperative Human Tissue Network (CHTN) in 1987 to provide increased access to human tissue for basic and applied scientists from academia and industry to accelerate the advancement of discoveries in cancer diagnosis and treatment. This unique resource provides remnant human tissues and fluids from routine procedures to investigators who utilize human biospecimens in their research. Unlike tissue banks, the CHTN works prospectively with each investigator to tailor specimen acquisition and processing to meet their specific project requirements. Because the CHTN is funded by the NCI, the CHTN is able to maintain nominal processing fees for its services. The CHTN is comprised of five adult divisions and one pediatric division. Each of the adult divisions coordinates investigator applications/requests based upon the investigator's geographic location within North America. The Pediatric Division manages all investigators who request pediatric specimens only. The CHTN divisions share coordination for requests from outside North America. The CHTN divisions work both independently with individual investigators and together as a seamless unit to fulfill requests that are difficult to serve by any single division. The CHTN's unique informatics system allows each division to effectively communicate and network the needs of its investigators to all CHTN divisions. The Network as a whole can then help fulfill an investigator's request. Biospecimens from surgeries, autopsies and other routine procedures: Malignant, Benign, Diseased, Normal, Biofluids (urine, serum, plasma, buffy coat) High quality specimens at LOW processing fees: Fresh, Frozen, Floating in fixative, RNAlater, Paraffin embedded or and/or unstained slides, THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.

Proper citation: Cooperative Human Tissue Network (RRID:SCR_004446) Copy   

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https://htrn.osu.edu/Services/Biorepository/Pages/default.aspx

The HTRN biospecimen bank is comprised of samples for the Ohio State University Cancer and Leukemia Group B Pathology Coordinating Office (CALGB-PCO) and the Ohio State University Midwestern Division of the Cooperative Human Tissue Network (CHTN). The CALGB-PCO banks biospecimens donated by patients enrolled in clinical trials. Samples can include tumor and normal tissue, plasma, serum, whole blood and white blood cells and urine. All of these samples are used later in correlative studies. The Midwestern Division of the CHTN stores a temporary biospecimen bank of tumor and normal tissue, tissue slides and paraffin embedded tissue blocks for research investigators throughout the country and Canada who are trying to find a cure for cancer. As part of the HTRN biospecimen bank, a Rees Scientific equipment monitoring system helps to secure the integrity and quality of samples stored in the biorepository. Scientific research within the HTRN is currently underway to determine the best methods in tissue storage for long term use. The NCI First-Generation Guidelines for NCI-Supported Biorepositories and the NCI Best Practices for Biospecimen Resources are continuously reviewed and adapted by the HTRN.

Proper citation: Ohio State Biorepository (RRID:SCR_004714) Copy   

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