A repository for human biospecimens related to child health and development
Official title: NICHD HUMAN BIOSPECIMEN REPOSITORY
Funded at Fisher Bioservices, INC. · NIH-11334920 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to store and manage biological samples from babies, children, and pregnant people to help researchers learn more about child health, which could lead to better care for kids in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fisher Bioservices, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | June 18, 2024 |
| Project end | June 17, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $68,791 |
| NIH project number | 275201400003I-P00002-759402400002-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11334920 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include children and pregnant individuals who are part of studies related to child health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in child health studies or do not have biological samples collected may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a comprehensive storage and inventory system for biological samples collected during studies on child health and human development. The biospecimens include samples from neonates, children, and pregnant individuals. By establishing a state-of-the-art specimen storage service, the project aims to facilitate the collection, preservation, and distribution of these valuable biological materials for future research. Patients may benefit from the insights gained from these specimens in understanding health issues affecting children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the understanding of child health and development, leading to improved health outcomes for children.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully established biospecimen repositories, indicating that this approach is viable and beneficial.
Where this research is happening
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Fisher Bioservices, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martin, Brittany — Fisher Bioservices, INC.
- Study coordinator: Martin, Brittany
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.