Collection and maintenance of biological specimens for child health research
Official title: NICHD BIOSPECIMEN REPOSITORY FOR THE LEGACY COLLECTION
Funded at Fisher Bioservices, INC. · NIH-11211227 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about keeping important health samples and information safe so that researchers can use them in the future to learn more about how to help kids grow up healthy and understand the causes of health issues.
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 | September 16, 2024 |
| Project end | September 15, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $678,367 |
| NIH project number | 275201400003I-0-759402400003-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11211227 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals who have been part of historical studies on child health, particularly those related to perinatal exposures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the historical studies or do not have relevant biological specimens linked to the research will likely not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the collection and preservation of biological specimens and associated data that have been gathered over decades from participants in various studies related to child health and development. The specimens, which include samples from landmark studies on perinatal exposures, are linked to extensive data about the health and development of children and their families. The goal is to ensure that these valuable resources are well-maintained and suitable for future research that investigates the origins of health and disease in children. By analyzing these specimens, researchers aim to uncover insights that could lead to improved health outcomes for children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide critical insights into child health and development, potentially leading to better prevention and treatment strategies for childhood diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research utilizing similar biospecimen collections has shown success in uncovering important links between early life exposures and later health outcomes, indicating that this approach is both valuable and tested.
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.