leverage Your Studies with BioSEND's Sample Banking
With BioSEND, you're in good company. More than 250 investigators have banked their samples with BioSEND. We take pride in our rigorous procedures and researcher friendly approach to sample banking. From new studies to closed studies, we're here to assist you every step of the way. We offer a range of services to support research studies at different stages. Learn more below.
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Who Can Bank
New Studies Looking for a Repository
Investigators are encouraged to contact us when they are writing their grant to find out about BioSEND’s prices and available services. BioSEND is glad to write a letter of support for the grant application as well. Our staff can work with or assist an investigator to develop the Manual of Procedures, site training modules, and sample collection kits.
Ongoing Studies Relocating Samples to BioSEND
There are times when a study must relocate their samples. In these instances, BioSEND can work with the primary study site to ensure a smooth transition. BioSEND can work with the investigator when developing the new Manual of Procedures, site training modules regarding changes, and new sample collection kits.
Closed Studies Seeking a Home for Their Samples
BioSEND can receive samples from a closed study that does not have the funding or capability to continue to maintain or distribute samples themselves. To transfer a closed study, the investigator should contact us for approval.
Contact BioSEND for more informationSample Types We Bank
Genomic DNA
Whole Blood
RNA
Plasma
PBMCs
CSF
Serum
Urine
Frozen/Fixed Tissue
Saliva
Blood Cell Pellet
Stool
BioSEND can receive many types of biological specimens.
Curious about a specific sample type? Click below to learn more:
Apply to Bank
Complete the BioSEND Budget Request Survey to receive a quote for your project. Ready to begin?
Complete the budget request formBioSEND utilizes carefully considered standard operating procedures (SOPs) and equipment.
BioSEND facilities and SOPsCommitment to Resource Sharing
BioSEND is supported as a repository by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a branch of the National Institute of Health (NIH), giving qualified investigators access to biospecimens for use in neurological and neuropsychiatric disorder studies. The NIH promotes sharing the outcomes of its funded activities, including data, biological materials, and analysis methods, with the broader research community. This ensures timely access for further research, development, application, and data analysis, all aimed at advancing public health.
As a researcher banking your samples with BioSEND, it is crucial to ensure that your patients are informed about plans for banking and utilizing their samples and data for future research.
View the NIH Data Management & Sharing PolicyView the NIH Genomic Data Sharing PolicyReview BioSEND’s recommended consent languageExplore Further
Don’t see the sample types you need? Have Questions? We're Here to Help!
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or need further assistance.
Our team is ready to support your research endeavors.
- Email: biosend@iu.edu
- Phone: 317-278-6158