Biospecimen Services
The UACC Biospecimen Core provides central support for researchers needing tissue materials for research on a fee-for-service basis. We provide a mechanism to simplify and streamline the process of research tissue accrual and disbursement.
We strive to consent and collect tissue from almost every cancer patient in Banner/University of Arizona and distribute the collected tissue for cutting-edge cancer research both at the University of Arizona and with outside collaborators.
We maximize research dollars through customized, cost-effective, and quality-controlled services.
The Biospecimen Services Shared Resource provides a broad range of services in the accrual and disbursement of biological materials for cutting-edge cancer research .
This is where we will link to iLAB for the time being. Eventually, we would love to have a list of equipment or a price list as desired here on the UACC website
FAQs
Q: What is the process to request samples?
A: Please fill out the “Biospecimen Request and Use Form” in the “Request services” iLab tab. Afterwards, your request will be sent to the UArizona Biospecimen Oversight Committee. Upon their approval, we will prepare an iLab charge for you and then begin preparing samples.
Q: Once my request is fulfilled, what is the process to receive fresh specimens?
A: For any potential surgeries that fit your request, we will let you know at least 48 hours in advance the surgery date and time. Our biospecimen core clinical research coordinators will then talk to the patient to consent them. After the patient’s surgery, their sample will be sent to pathology. The pathologists will then provide our CRC with any potentially available fresh tissue. If any fresh tissue is available, the researcher would need to be available to receive the samples from our CRC. If the fresh tissue should be put in any specific tubing, media, temperature conditions, please let us know in the request form.
Biospecimen Core Leadership
Kellen Chen, PhD, Core Director
Tiffanie Cagle, Core Research Coordinator