Biospecimen Exchange for Neurological Disorders (BioSEND)
Funded at Indiana University Indianapolis · NIH-11512002 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national biospecimen and data repository for neurological diseases that helps researchers access high-quality samples and data to study conditions like ALS.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2015 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,892,067 |
| NIH project number | 2U24NS095871-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11512002 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with neurological disorders who are willing to donate biospecimens (such as blood, plasma, serum, CSF) and related data for research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients whose samples are not selected for distribution or who are not eligible for access requests may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
BioSEND collects and stores biological samples from people with neurological disorders, organizes rich data about those samples, and shares them with approved researchers. The project aims to expand the variety of disorders and samples available and to speed discoveries by providing well-annotated materials. Researchers can request access to plasma, serum, CSF, and other specimens to pursue studies that could improve understanding and treatment of neurological diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could accelerate discoveries that lead to better diagnostics and therapies for neurological diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Similar biospecimen repositories have supported thousands of research projects and enabled progress in neurology, though each repository has unique scope.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Foroud, Tatiana M. — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Foroud, Tatiana M.
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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.