Nebraska ACORN Biospecimen Bank for Alcohol Health
ACORN: BioCore
This effort collects and stores human and animal samples to help scientists learn how alcohol affects health and support future studies for people affected by alcohol use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11261142 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This core creates a centralized, well-governed bank of human and animal samples linked to alcohol exposure and health data. It standardizes how samples are collected, processed, and shared so different research teams can use the same high-quality materials. An online searchable inventory and annotated sample details will help researchers find and request specimens for specific projects. The core also offers training and coordinates collaborations so local and national teams can use the samples effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with a history of alcohol use, alcohol-related health conditions, or who are willing to donate blood, tissue, or other samples for alcohol-focused research would be the most suitable contributors.
Not a fit: People seeking immediate clinical treatment or those without any alcohol exposure likely will not get direct medical benefit from this sample-banking effort itself.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could speed up discoveries about how alcohol harms the body and help develop better prevention and treatment options for people affected by alcohol use.
How similar studies have performed: Biobanks and biospecimen cores have reliably accelerated medical research in many fields, though centralized alcohol exposome banking at this scale is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
Omaha, United States
- University of Nebraska Medical Center — Omaha, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcvicker, Benita L. — University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Mcvicker, Benita L.
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 below.