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https://sfari.org/resources/simons-simplex-collection

Repository of genetic samples from approximately 3,000 families, each of which has one child affected with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and parents unaffected with ASD. A central database characterizing all of the study subjects is available to any qualified researcher and biospecimens are freely available to SFARI grant holders, and to other researchers on a modest fee-for-use basis. Each genetic sample will have an associated collection of data that provides a precise characterization of the individual (phenotype). Rigorous phenotyping will maximize the value of the resource for a wide variety of future research projects into the causes and mechanisms of autism. The Simons Simplex Collection is operated by SFARI in collaboration with twelve university-affiliated research clinics.

Proper citation: Simons Simplex Collection (RRID:SCR_004644) Copy   

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http://www.bwhct.nhs.uk/wmrgl/biobank-cehrb

The Central England Haemato-Oncology Research Biobank stores excess material from oncology samples referred for diagnostic testing and disease monitoring at the West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory (WMRGL). The bank is housed within the WMRGL. Types of material stored include viable cells, fixed cell suspensions, DNA, RNA / cDNA, and plasma. The material is made available to all cancer research groups both locally and nationally. Excess sample (mainly from blood and bone marrow) is stored from diagnostic patient material and from samples received throughout their disease course. The WMRGL serves a population of about 5.5 million and is the largest UK NHS genetic Lab. Due to the large patient population CEHRB is able to collate sufficient research material from all classifications of neoplastic haematological disorders including those that are rare.

Proper citation: Central England Haemato-Oncology Research Biobank (RRID:SCR_004637) Copy   

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http://www.bioreliance.com/biorepository.aspx

The BioReliance Biorepository offers secure cell storage of eukaryotic, prokaryotic and viral biological materials. Our vapor phase liquid nitrogen and -80����??C freezers offer complete flexibility and protection. Each bank is certified free from mycoplasma and tested for sterility prior to storage and then divided and stored in separate validated vessels. Our continuously monitored facilities in US and UK follow cGMP.

Proper citation: BioReliance Biorepository (RRID:SCR_004598) Copy   

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http://ccr.coriell.org/Sections/Collections/Wistar/?SsId=74

Collection of cell lines developed by Wistar scientists that includes a group of hybridomas that produce monoclonal antibodies that are useful in influenza research and vaccine development, melanoma cell lines derived from patients with diseases ranging from mild dysplasia to advanced metastatic cancer and a range of human endothelial cell lines.

Proper citation: Wistar Institute Collection at Coriell (RRID:SCR_004660) Copy   

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http://nimhstemcells.org/

Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) and Source Cells available for distribution for postnatal-to-adult human control and patient-derived cells and their reprogrammed derivatives in support of stem cell research relevant to mental disorders. This includes but is not limited to anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia. The capabilities of the repository range from derivation and banking of primary source cells from postnatal through adult human subject tissue to more comprehensive banking and validation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) or similar reprogrammed / de-differentiated cells. Please send a message with the Contact page if you wish to contribute source cells or iPSC.

Proper citation: NIMH Stem Cell Center (RRID:SCR_006682) Copy   

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http://1mind4research.org/

One Mind for Research''s plan to work smarter and share resources through public and private partnerships has the power to help us make more progress on every brain disorder from schizophrenia to traumatic brain injury. In the process, we will increase the investment in research by $1.5 billion each year for the next 10 years. And achieve a minimum 10% reduction in the cost of brain disease per year. This is how neurological cures that once seemed beyond our reach begin to take shape. When we''re all of one mind working toward the same goal, anything can be accomplished. $8 billion a year is spent on brain research, but the minimum cost of brain disease is one hundred times that. Yet amazingly, unlocking the mysteries of the human brain has less to do with resources than it does their coordination. Because though there is science, it exists in many different silos. There has never been a single organization that brings together the science, technology, financial resources and knowledge required to create an unprecedented understanding of brain disease. Until now. The One Mind for Research Forum began on May 23, 2011 and over the course of 2 days, the best and brightest from around the world gathered as part of a national collaboration of research universities, scientists, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Directors as they imagined an ambitious 10-year plan for neuroscience research. One Mind believes that new treatments and cures for neurological and psychiatric diseases that afflict one in three Americans, from children with autism to senior citizens with Alzheimer''s disease, are all within reach.

Proper citation: One Mind for Research (RRID:SCR_006711) Copy   

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http://tikus.gsf.de

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented on October 23, 2014. Consortium that generated a reference library of gene trap sequence tags (GTST) from insertional mutations generated in mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells. The gene trap database represents a repository of sequences produced in a large scale gene trap screen in mouse ES cells using various gene trapping vectors which are delivered either by electroporation or retroviral infections. A type of retroviral gene trap vector has been developed that can induce conditional mutations in most genes expressed in mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells. The vectors rely on directional site-specific recombination systems that can repair and re-induce gene trap mutations when activated in succession. After the gene traps are inserted into the mouse genome, genetic mutations can be produced at a particular time and place in somatic cells. In addition to their conditional features, the vectors create multipurpose alleles amenable to a wide range of post-insertional modifications. Here they have used these directional recombination vectors to assemble the largest library of ES cell lines with conditional mutations in single genes yet assembled, presently totaling 1,000 unique genes. The trapped ES cell lines, which can be ordered from the German Gene Trap Consortium, are freely available to the scientific community.

Proper citation: German Gene Trap Consortium (RRID:SCR_008532) Copy   

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http://tulane.edu/som/regenmed/services/index.cfm

The Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine''s Tissue Culture Core provides cells for research use within the department, as well as for distribution to other facilities. The core obtains hMSCs from bone marrow donor samples and expands these cells for research use. The hMSC''s are also characterized for bone, fat and cartilage differentiation, and are stored on site for use. The Tissue Culture Core also handles the expansion and characterization of mouse and rat MSC''s. The animal cells are cultured in a separate area, and never interact with human derived cells. We also have a supply of hMSC''s marked with GFP+, Mito Red and Mito Blue available.

Proper citation: Tulane Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine Tissue Culture Core (RRID:SCR_007342) Copy   

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http://ccr.coriell.org/Sections/Collections/CSCB/Default.aspx

Biospecimen repository that provides scientists with the opportunity to bank their pluripotent stem cell lines and develops in-house induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines for distribution. They have developed core capabilities to maintain, characterize, bank, and distribute important stem cell resources. The SCB performs extensive identification and characterization testing for all submitted human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) and mouse embryonic stem cell (mES) lines. The identification and quality control measures include karyotype analysis, microsatellite analysis for parental cell line identity matching, sterility testing, and assessment of viability after cryopreservation. Pluripotency characterizations performed by SCB vary depending upon the distributing repository. * NIGMS iPSCs: Surface antigen expression, Embryoid body formation, Pluritest Gene Expression assay * NINDS iPSCs: Surface antigen expression, Embryoid body formation * NIA mES: Surface antigen expression, Embryoid body formation, Transgene induction Each characterized human iPSC line and mES line released for distribution is provided with a Certificate of Analysis, which includes information regarding characterization and quality of the line, images and links to original publications. The human iPSCs distributed by Coriell are strictly for research purposes and cannot be used in human subjects. All terms described in the Material Transfer Agreement (NIGMS and NINDS Repositories) or Assurance Form (NIA Repository) for the stem cell line must be agreed to prior to using stem cell lines from Coriell.

Proper citation: Coriell Institute Stem Cell Biobank (RRID:SCR_008745) Copy   

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http://narayanahospitals.com/cellsofhope/

Narayana Hrudayalaya Tissue Bank and Stem Cell Research Center (NHTB-SCRC) is a joint venture between Rotary Bangalore Health City (RBHC) and Narayana Hrudayalaya. Our mission is to create awareness on Cord Blood Banking among the masses. Our vision is to make sure that every pregnant mother in India is able to afford to bank her child''s cord blood and cord tissue in a novel form of ������??Biological Insurance������??. The center would also assist in research and development of newer stem cell therapies. These goals are met while ensuring patient safety and well being by maintaining compliance with ICMR guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines, strict confidentiality and adherence to ethical standards. The private cord blood bank would store cord-blood and cord tissue derived stem cells for the exclusive use of clients who would pay for the cryo-storage, for a period of 21 years. These samples would be used for the child or its siblings anytime in the future, for therapy of various medical conditions. The public cord blood bank would enable us to collect cord blood from delivery and birthing centers, process these specimens, type their HLA signature and store them in ultra-low temperature conditions for use on prospective recipients. These recipients would have to be matched against their HLA signature with the stored stem cell concentrate. Patients with a disease treatable by stem cell therapy would have to have their HLA type known and they approach us for treatment. Such patients would be matched against our library of samples to identify a suitable match which would then be issued at a nominal cost. The cost of therapy would however be separate and informed to the patient before embarking on the treatment.

Proper citation: Narayana Hrudayalaya Tissue Bank and Stem Cell Research Center (RRID:SCR_010680) Copy   

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http://www.biobancusa.com/

BioBancUSA is a leading biotechnology company specializing in white blood cell collection, processing, cryopreservation and storage service. BioBancUSA, a private company headquartered in Monterey, California, is the exclusive licensee of the original patent for the collection, processing and cryopreservation technology of white blood cells, giving you the assurance of both technical integrity and legal legitimacy that you can count on. BioBancUSA is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality immune cell preservation for their future medical use. We are committed to the most advanced technology, exceptional, personalized service and leading-edge innovation to benefit our customers, health care providers, shareholders and employees.

Proper citation: Biobanc USA (RRID:SCR_010622) Copy   

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http://www.rucdr.org/

RUCDR is a biobank and a service organization that maintains human blood, serum, saliva, tissue and the genetic products derived from those. Services include technical consultation and logistical support for biobanking. Researchers can order biomaterials and apply for phenotypic / genotypic data.

Proper citation: Rutgers Cell and DNA Repository (RRID:SCR_010624) Copy   

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http://www.ntnu.edu/hunt

International biobank storing whole blood and DNA from 200,000 individuals, serum and plasma samples from more than 100,000 individuals as well as urine, RNA tubes, cells, buffy coat and Na-heparin tubes for environmental analysis for as many as 50,000 individuals. All bio-specimens from the HUNT surveys are collected, processed and stored at the HUNT Biobank in Levanger. The National CONOR Biobank is located on the same site, where it serves as a central research repository for DNA samples from all the largest Norwegian health surveys. These make up the Cohorts of Norway (CONOR), which include samples from more than 200,000 individuals. * HUNT 1 was carried out in 1984-1986 to establish the health history of 75,000 people. * HUNT 2, carried out in 1995-1997, focused on the evolution of the health history of 74,000 people. This included blood sample collection from 65,000 people. The data that accompany biospecimens in the biobank are stored in secured computer systems that run complex database management and analysis software. * HUNT 3 was completed in June 2008. 93,210 people were invited to participate in the study, and as of the 6th of June, 2008, 48,289 people participated (52% participation rate). The data, collected by means of questionnaires, interviews, clinical examinations and collection of blood and urine samples, will be ready for analysis in January 2009. * Young-HUNT is the adolescent part of HUNT including participants aged 13-19 years. Young-HUNT1 (1995-97) was conducted as part of HUNT2, 9141 adolescents participated (90% response rate). Young-HUNT2 (2000-01) was a follow-up study of Young-HUNT1, 2400 students participated in both studies (77% of the invited). Young-HUNT3 (2006-08) was a new cross-sectional study as part of HUNT3. This time 8677 adolescents participated (87% response rate). Data collection included self-reported questionnaires, structured interviews, clinical measurements and, in Young-HUNT3, buccal smears. All institutions with research expertise can apply for access to analyze HUNT data. Projects must have recommendations from The Regional Committee for Medical Research in Norway (REK) and be registered with The Norwegian Social Science Data Services (NSD).

Proper citation: Hunt Biobank (RRID:SCR_010626) Copy   

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http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/mitochondrial-disease-biobank/

A biobank of blood and tissue samples from patients with known and suspected mitochondrial diseases along with data from their families. Samples are used in research to understand the family of mitochondrial disorders such as Alpers' syndrome, encephalopathy, and Friedrieich's ataxia, among many others. The goal of the biobank is to advance the understanding of mitochondrial disease and improve patient care.

Proper citation: Mayo Mitochondrial Disease Biobank (RRID:SCR_010598) Copy   

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http://www.edarstudy.eu/

A European collaborative study to develop and validate new biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease. Central in the project is the development of an assay for the measurement of beta amyloid oligomers in cerebrospinal fluid and plasma. In order to validate the assay for beta amyloid oligomers, cerebrospinal fluid and plasma will be repeatedly collected in subjects with Alzheimer's disease, other types of dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and control subjects.

Proper citation: EDAR study: biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease (RRID:SCR_004445) Copy   

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http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers-institutes/octri/current-projects/ohsu-biolibrary/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on January 9, 2023.A Joint Project between Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI) and the Knight Cancer Institute, the OHSU Biolibrary provides information on campus collections of biospecimens originating from OHSU patients. The Biolibrary Search Engine is a user-friendly, online search tool that allows OHSU researchers to search for suitable biospecimen samples. As of October 2010, the Biolibrary Search Engine contains data on over 500,000 biospecimens. The Search Engine accesses data from the OHSU Cancer Registry, the Department of Pathology, and the OCTRI Research Data Warehouse. You must be connected to the OHSU network to access the Search Engine. The Search Engine is accessible on Internet Explorer through WTS connection to the OHSU network.

Proper citation: OHSU Biolibrary (RRID:SCR_004282) Copy   

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http://www.hipsci.org/

A UK national induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell resource that will create and characterize more than 1000 human iPSCs from healthy and diseased tissue for use in cellular genetic studies. Between 2013 and 2016 they aim to generate iPS cells from over 500 healthy individuals and 500 individuals with genetic disease. They will then use these cells to discover how genomic variation impacts on cellular phenotype and identify new disease mechanisms. Strong links with NHS investigators will ensure that studies on the disease-associated cell lines will be linked to extensive clinical information. Further key features of the project are an open access model of data sharing; engagement of the wider clinical genetics community in selecting patient samples; and provision of dedicated laboratory space for collaborative cell phenotyping and differentiation.

Proper citation: HipSci (RRID:SCR_003909) Copy   

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http://www.ibcresearch.org/biobank/

The IBC Research Foundation BioBank is a secure, privacy-protected collection of biological specimens from ibc-diagnosed patients (cases, and, unlike the former George Washington University IBC Registry, ibc patients who have died, those who are under legal age, and those living but unable to make decisions for themselves, may be consented to participate in the IBC Research Foundation BioBank by their authorized representative) and from those not diagnosed with ibc (controls), volunteering following a consent decision making process, and signing an Informed Consent. Clinical Data and a comprehensive questionnaire will also be obtained for those diagnosed with ibc. The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation (ibcRF) has established a BioBank and Clinical Database. The BioBank contains non-tumor RNA and DNA, tumor RNA and DNA, blocks and slides from diagnostic pathology, and medical records describing clinical and pathologic findings at diagnosis.

Proper citation: Inflammatory Breast Cancer Biobank (RRID:SCR_004556) Copy   

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http://vitiligobiobank.org/

A non-profit collection of biological samples and detailed associated clinical data, designed to facilitate medical research into vitiligo, a devastating skin disease that is much neglected. They collect, store and analyze biological samples throughout the network of collaborators in 11 countries, using standard collection protocols and unified patient record, which are then made available to the scientific community and research organizations investigating pathogeneses, diagnostics, new treatments, and ultimately a cure for vitiligo. The core asset is a large collection of well-organized hair, blood, serum and DNA samples, integrated with comprehensive and anonymized patient records.

Proper citation: Vitiligo Biobank (RRID:SCR_003863) Copy   

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http://www.bonebank.com

Bone Bank Allografts is the distributor of the SteriGraft line of high quality bone and soft tissue allografts to medical professionals. The company has been in existence for over 13 years and has helped doctors and their patients with over one hundred thousand successful transplantations. Bone and soft tissue allografts in the SteriGraft line are validated to a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10(-6) in accordance with ISO 11137-2 Method 1. Bone Bank Allografts was founded in 1993 in response to a growing need for allograft tissue in South Texas. Since 1993, Bone Bank Allografts'' distribution network has grown to cover Texas, the country and the globe, fulfilling surgical needs for allograft tissue in more than 175,000 successful transplantations. Located in San Antonio, Texas, Bone Bank Allografts is dedicated to a just, equitable and fair distribution of cadaveric tissue to surgeons, hospitals, surgicenters and dental offices. Over the years, our customers have come to rely on the superior quality of our tissue products as well as the unmatched service of our well trained, certified Tissue Bank Specialists (CTBS) and our knowledgeable distribution staff. With accreditation from the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), registration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and compliance with the FDA''s Good Tissue Practices, Bone Bank Allografts continues to pursue our mission: To enhance the quality of patient care by providing safe, high quality allograft tissues to health care professionals for transplant and research. Most recently, Bone Bank Allografts has taken the next important step in tissue banking by developing a powerful partnership with Texas Human Biologics (THB) in order to process donated human tissue.

Proper citation: Bone Bank Allografts (RRID:SCR_004432) Copy   

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