Biospecimen Inventory

Researchers looking to acquire biospecimens and associated data from the biorepository may submit a Use Proposal Form for approval from a program-specific Oversight Committee. All access requests are subject to applicable regulations and IRB approvals. 

The Central Biorepository collaborates with the Data Office for Clinical and Translational Research to make most biospecimens collected at Michigan Medicine clinics discoverable through DataDirect. Genetic, survey, and laboratory data may be available through collaboration with the principal investigator(s) of the U-M research program that has contributed the biospecimens. Whenever possible, the Central Biorepository and Data Office will provide a final dataset in coded form (i.e., without personal identifiers of research subjects) for analysis.
 

Biobank Networks 

The Central Biorepository also serves as the custodian of biospecimens collected through several biobank networks, each with its own access procedures, contacts, and eligibility requirements.  

Acknowledging Use of the Central Biorepository 
Acknowledge the CBR in publications, grant applications, and presentations that result from the use of CBR resources, using the appropriate language below: 

"The authors acknowledge the University of Michigan Medical School Central Biorepository (RRID: SCR_026485) for providing biospecimen storage, management, processing, and distribution services in support of the research reported in this publication/application/presentation."