Catalyzing Breakthroughs: Biospecimen Exchange for Neurological Disorders
BioSEND is a biorepository operated by Indiana University with funding from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Our primary function is to manage biospecimens for research studies of more than 25 different neurological diseases and disorders, including Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spinocerebellar ataxias, brain injury, and many others.
Biospecimen management expertise
BioSEND banks samples for many neurodegenerative, neuropsychiatric, and other neurological conditions. We accept samples from new, ongoing, or completed studies, and can receive a wide range of biospecimens, including blood derivatives, spinal fluid, tissue, urine, and stool, with options to expand based on your needs.
Discover banking services at BioSENDCollaboration with Research Studies
BioSEND deploys clear protocols for study coordination. Our services for new studies include protocol-specific procedure manuals, remote site training, and streamlined kit supplies. Sample reconciliation ensures accuracy, while our online catalogs simplify sample identification.
Explore study coordination servicesWide Range of Biospecimens
Researchers worldwide can request to access BioSEND's repository of samples, including those associated with Parkinson's disease (PD), Huntington's disease (HD), Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and other neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions. Our collection offers a wide array of sample types, such as CSF, DNA, PBMC, plasma, RNA, serum, urine, and more.
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Publication Impact: Advancing Research with BioSEND Samples
Witness the progress researchers achieve by accessing BioSEND's diverse sample repository. From Parkinson's disease (PD) to Huntington's disease (HD) and beyond, our collection propels neurological and neuropsychiatric studies forward.
Discover publicationsXu KY, Violich I, Hutchins E, Alsop E, Nalls MA, Moore A, Blauwendraat C, Raphael Gibbs J, Cookson MR, Van Keuren-Jensen K, Craig DW. Decreased SNCA expression in whole-blood RNA analysis of Parkinson's disease adjusting for neutrophils. NPJ Parkinsons Dis. 2025 Oct 14;11(1):292. doi: 10.1038/s41531-025-01062-4. PMID: 41087437; PMCID: PMC12521519.