Automated storage system for pediatric biobanking
Official title: Hamilton BiOS M10 Robotic Frozen Storage Unit for the Discover Together Biobank
Funded at Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr · NIH-11102311 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making it easier and safer to store and manage biological samples from kids, especially those with rare diseases, by using a new automated system that helps keep the samples in great condition for important research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2025 |
| Project end | May 14, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $2,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD034289-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11102311 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are children aged 0-11 years, particularly those with rare diseases or conditions requiring extensive biobanking.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 0-11 years or those without conditions that require biobanking may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the Discover Together Biobank at Cincinnati Children's Hospital by implementing the Hamilton BiOS M10 automated storage system. This system will improve the efficiency of storing and managing biological samples from children, particularly those with rare diseases. By automating the process of retrieving samples, the biobank aims to reduce human error and maintain the integrity of the specimens through consistent temperature control. This upgrade will support a variety of NIH-funded research studies by ensuring that high-quality biospecimens are readily available for analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more reliable and efficient access to pediatric biospecimens, ultimately improving research outcomes in child health.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has successfully utilized automated biobanking systems, indicating that this approach is promising and has been tested in similar contexts.
Where this research is happening
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Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
Cincinnati, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pauciulo, Michael — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Pauciulo, Michael
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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.