Maximising the value of tissue from COVID-19 patients
The UKCRC TDCC has brokered a relationship between three organisations enabling vital coronavirus research.
tissue donation
COVID-19: biobanking call out
The UKCRC Tissue Directory and Coordination Centre (TDCC) is coordinating biobanking efforts to support research into COVID-19; developing a process to ensure that active biobanks receive requests which are relevant for their collections and capabilities.
UK Biobanks supporting priority research areas
Find out how UK biobanks are supporting research priorities identified by patients, carers and clinicians.
GiveMySample.org – information for potential tissue donors
A free web resource for biobanks and medical researchers to share with their potential tissue donors.
The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks
The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks Today, samples donated for medical research are anonymised so that any work performed on them cannot be traced back to the donor. But donation for research has not always worked like this. In 1951, tumour cells from a patient in the USA were grown and sent all over the world, later to be traced back to her and her family. We discuss the implications… Read More »The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks
What to expect when donating samples
It is difficult to generalise what to expect when you donate your tissue to a biobank, as each biobank will operate in a slightly different manner. So this has been intended as a guide describing some of the key points during the various stages of biobanking to give you an idea what is likely to happen. When will I be approached? A biobank may contact you at anytime but the… Read More »What to expect when donating samples