🧊 Biorepository & Tissue Bank
The Biorepository at Cancer Institute (WIA) maintains a curated collection of human biospecimens linked to detailed clinical and pathological annotations. Specimens are collected under IRB-approved protocols with informed consent and processed according to standardized operating procedures to ensure specimen integrity. The repository serves as a critical resource for biomarker discovery, validation studies, and collaborative research projects nationally and internationally.
Capabilities
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) and fresh-frozen tissue collections across major cancer types
Matched blood, serum, plasma, and buffy coat specimen banking
Standardized specimen collection, processing, and quality control workflows
Barcode-tracked inventory with temperature-monitored ultra-low and liquid nitrogen storage
Clinical annotation database linking specimens to treatment outcomes and follow-up data
Material transfer agreements and specimen sharing for collaborative research
Access & Booking
Researchers interested in using this facility can request access by contacting the facility management team. Training sessions and orientation are available for new users.
Contact: facilities@cancerinstitutewia.org
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