DIRECTORY
The UKCRC Tissue Directory and Coordination Centre (TDCC) has developed the UK’s only register of sample collections that covers multiple diseases. You can search by age, gender, disease classification, sample type and available datasets. You can also browse lists of the sample resources featured on our directory.
Search by Disease
Looking for samples from a person with a particular disease? Then head over to our main directory of samples
List of diseases
Not sure about the terms we are using, or the range of diseases that are included? Refer to our list of disease terms.
A-Z of Sample Resources
Looking for a specific sample resource? You can find a list of all the sample collections registered in the Directory.
Latest news and blogs from TDCC
UK Biobanking Showcase 2021
The UK Biobanking Showcase is the UK’s leading event for biobanks, researchers, patients and those interested in the use of human samples in research. Save the date for the UK Biobanking Showcase 2021!
Open Life Science
There is a lot of talk about being open in research nowadays: open access, transparency, FAIR principles… but what does it mean and how does it affect you? Emma Lawrence, Engagement Manager explains all in this blog.
Publications citing sample use featured on Tissue Directory Profiles
Tissue Directory profiles now feature relevant publications citing sample use. Find out more about how to enable this feature on your profile.
Smart data sharing with the TDCC
Smart data sharing with the TDCC Do you enjoy data entry? Us neither! We understand that adding information about your sample collections to the Tissue Directory can be challenging. We have been working with commercial laboratory information management systems (LIMBS) providers to develop a little programme that can help you update your collection information more… Read More »Smart data sharing with the TDCC
The TDCC Fireside chat series
The TDCC Fireside Chat series Following on from the success of the 2020 Biobanking Showcase meet-ups, The UKCRC Tissue Directory and Coordination Centre (TDCC) is starting a new series of informal online chats. The aim is to provide the opportunity to meet and discuss topics with fellow biobankers. Each session will have a theme and… Read More »The TDCC Fireside chat series
Supporting Researchers with Governance in Biobanking
Supporting Researchers with Governance in Biobanking Researchers need more support when it comes to sharing tissue samples and data a new report by the MRC Regulatory Support Centre has revealed. Confusion over whether consent allowed sharing, and with the paperwork and logistics of sharing was found. The results were based on a survey of 365… Read More »Supporting Researchers with Governance in Biobanking