How do I access samples for my research project?
- Complete and submit a Project Intake Form to the READi Core. You will need to provide some basic information regarding the extent and needs of your research project.
- After submission, a READi Navigator will review your application for completeness and contact you if additional information is required. The READi Core will then conduct a feasibility review to determine whether the Nebraska Biobank (NBB) contains sufficient number and type of samples to meet your proposed research project needs.
- Once your request passes feasibility review it will be sent on to the Nebraska Biobank Scientific Review Committee (NBB-SRC) for final approval.
- NBB-SRC approved requests will be referred back to the READi Core for matching to samples in the Nebraska Biobank, who will serve as the honest broker for the NBB de-identified samples and will create the sample list and any associated data for your project.
- You will be notified when your request has been reviewed by the committee and arrangements to transfer or receive your requested samples will be made at that time. A signed Material Transfer Agreement will be required before samples can be released.
Please acknowledge the Nebraska Biobank (RRID:SCR_021024) in any publications or presentations that might arise from use of these samples and cite the Nebraska Research Initiative and the Center for Clinical and Translational Research, which subsidizes the repository.