Welcome BMBHS study staff, coordinators, and PIs. This section encompasses study specific tools and resources for your reference. If you have any questions, please contact biosend@iu.edu
Specimen Table
| Cohort | Population | Genomic DNA | Plasma |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMBHS | Older Black men with repetitive head impacts or traumatic brain injury from contact sports participation, military service, and other risk factors | ✔ | ✔ |
Study Resources
Kit Request Module
Please follow the below link to access the Kit Request Module. This link will direct you to a REDCap database where study coordinators and staff may request kits, individual supplies, and/or labels. Please allow a total of two weeks for kit requests to be compiled and delivered to your site.
Kit Request SystemSpecimen Collection and Processing Form
Please use the below link to access the collect information on specimen, subject demographics, and collection. This form must be completed prior to shipment. We also ask that all shipments include a physical copy of the shipping manifest portion of the form.
Specimen Collection and Processing FormManual of Procedures
The below downloadable manual was created specifically for this study. Questions concerning any part of the manual may be directed to biosend@iu.edu.
Manual of ProceduresTraining Slides
These slides correspond to BioSEND BMBHS protocol training. Refresher training or training for new staff is available upon request by contacting biosend@iu.edu.
Training SlidesSite Listing
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Boston University
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Duke University