Resource Repository

The Central Repository provides the research community at the NCI with various cryogenic services, including low-temperature storage from +4° C to -196° C, controlled-rate freezing, computerized inventory and distribution of samples. The Central Repository is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research Inc. on behalf of NCI as part of the Frederick National Laboratory. Services may be provided to other NIH Institutes for specific projects upon request. Contacting This Facility: To contact this facility, please refer to the contact details below. Please do not send your request via CREx. List … [learn more]

The National Clinical Trials Network Biospecimen Banks (NCTN) receive, store, and distribute human cancer biospecimens collected on NCTN clinical trials. NCTN Biobanks provide cancer researchers with quality, well-annotated biospecimens and associated clinical information. The NCTN Biobanks house solid tumor biospecimens from all organ sites, as well as hematological malignancy specimens. Available Biospecimens Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue, Fresh frozen tissue, Whole blood, serum, plasma, w… [learn more]

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is developing a national repository of Patient-Derived Models (PDMs) comprised of patient-derived xenografts (PDXs), patient-derived organoids (PDOrg), and in vitro patient-derived tumor cell cultures (PDCs) and cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs). These models serve as a resource for public-private partnerships and for academic drug discovery efforts. These PDMs are clinically annotated with molecular information available in an easily accessible database available to the extramural community. List of Services: … [learn more]