A repository for biological specimens to support heart, lung, and blood research
NHLBI BIOLOGIC SPECIMEN REPOSITORY
This study is all about collecting and storing samples from patients to help scientists learn more about heart, lung, and blood health, so they can find better ways to treat related diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Precision Bioservices, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Frederick, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11210794 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research involves the establishment and management of a biorepository that collects, stores, and distributes biological specimens for scientific research related to heart, lung, and blood health. The project will collaborate with various organizations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while adhering to best practices in specimen handling. Patients' biological materials will be collected and preserved to facilitate future research aimed at understanding and treating cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals who are willing to provide biological samples for research related to heart, lung, and blood health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in contributing biological samples or who do not have conditions related to heart, lung, or blood health may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the availability of high-quality biological specimens for studies that lead to improved treatments for heart, lung, and blood conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Other biorepositories have successfully facilitated significant advancements in medical research, indicating that this approach is well-established and effective.
Where this research is happening
Frederick, United States
- Precision Bioservices, INC. — Frederick, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Langenbach, Kurt — Precision Bioservices, INC.
- Study coordinator: Langenbach, Kurt
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.