How Do I Request Services from the Data Bank and BioRepository?

1.  Feasibility Discussion.  At the time of initial inquiry, investigators are asked to meet with DBBR operations staff (Mary Nesline and Warren Davis) to assess:

• The availability of appropriate banked biospecimens and data to fulfill the study request and/or determination of the need and logistics of additional (study-specific) collection.
• Anticipated time frame for the research.
• Service cost estimate and funding source for the research.    

2.  Submit an Application for Determination of Non-Human Subjects Research to the RPCI Office of Research Subject Protection.  All data and samples provided by the DBBR are de-identified prior to release for use in research.  The DBBR maintains the link between participants and their samples and data.  Investigators never receive any information that would allow them to identify donors. 

3.  Obtain approval for request from the appropriate Disease Site Research Group (DSRG) if required.

• Requests for more than ten aliquots of finite patient material including serum, plasma, red blood cells and buffy coat require DSRG pre-approval.
• Requests for <=1 uL of DNA per subject do not require DSRG pre-approval.
• Requests for healthy control specimens do not require DSRG pre-approval.