Collection and management of human biospecimens for child health research
Official title: NICHD - ADMINISTRATIVE (TASK ORDER FOR BIOREPOSITORY SERVICES)
Funded at Fisher Bioservices, INC. · NIH-11340843 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about gathering and taking care of samples from people to help researchers learn more about child health and development, which could lead to better treatments 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 | January 22, 2025 |
| Project end | January 21, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $152,567 |
| NIH project number | 75N94025D00002-0-759402500001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11340843 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include children and families involved in studies related to child health and development.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in child health studies or those outside the age range of interest may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the collection and management of human biospecimens to support studies related to child health and human development. The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) has amassed a large biorepository of approximately 6 million samples, which are used for various research activities. The project involves maintaining an inventory system, ensuring proper storage conditions, and coordinating the collection and shipment of these biospecimens. Patients may benefit from this research as it supports studies that could lead to advancements in child health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the understanding of child health and lead to improved treatments and interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives utilizing biorepositories have shown success in advancing medical knowledge and treatment options, indicating a promising approach.
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.