The specimen center

Find research-ready biospecimens faster

Find research-ready biospecimens faster

Find research-ready biospecimens faster

A platform that simplifies discovery and access to legacy samples across a network of biobanks.

Find a specimen

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Find a specimen

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Find a specimen

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Join the network

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Join the network

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Join the network

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Overview

Specimen Center core capabilities

Specimen Center core capabilities

Legacy biospecimens are valuable, but discovery is fragmented. The Specimen Center aggregates harmonized inventories from participating biobanks so researchers can find samples faster, assess feasibility, and connect directly with custodial sites.

A global network of biobanks

Discover samples from a worldwide network in one place.

Smarter search

Natural-language and filter-driven search that surfaces relevant collections fast.

Standardized metadata

Standardized fields (e.g., donor attributes, specimen type, collection date) for consistent filtering and comparison.

Standardized metadata

Standardized fields (e.g., donor attributes, specimen type, collection date) for consistent filtering and comparison.

Standardized metadata

Standardized fields (e.g., donor attributes, specimen type, collection date) for consistent filtering and comparison.

The process

How it works

How it works

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1 Index and harmonize

We ingest inventories and map local fields to a harmonized schema.

2 Search & filter

Query across federated collections using standardized filters and saved searches.

3 Connect & request

View owning biobank details and start a direct request conversation.

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1 Index and harmonize

We ingest inventories and map local fields to a harmonized schema.

2 Search & filter

Query across federated collections using standardized filters and saved searches.

3 Connect & request

View owning biobank details and start a direct request conversation.

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1 Index and harmonize

We ingest inventories and map local fields to a harmonized schema.

2 Search & filter

Query across federated collections using standardized filters and saved searches.

3 Connect & request

View owning biobank details and start a direct request conversation.

Use cases & values

Specimen Center use cases and values

Specimen Center use cases and values

Discover the ways the Specimen Center can meet your needs

For researchers

Retrospective cohort discovery for observational studies

Rapid feasibility checks during protocol design

Locate rare specimen types spread across multiple institutions

Find a specimen

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For researchers

Retrospective cohort discovery for observational studies

Rapid feasibility checks during protocol design

Locate rare specimen types spread across multiple institutions

Find a specimen

→

For researchers

Retrospective cohort discovery for observational studies

Rapid feasibility checks during protocol design

Locate rare specimen types spread across multiple institutions

Find a specimen

→

For biobanks

Join the network

→

Increase discoverability without changing custody or fulfillment workflows

Expose legacy inventories to prospective collaborators and sponsors

Maintain control over access decisions and MTAs

For biobanks

Join the network

→

Increase discoverability without changing custody or fulfillment workflows

Expose legacy inventories to prospective collaborators and sponsors

Maintain control over access decisions and MTAs

For biobanks

Join the network

→

Increase discoverability without changing custody or fulfillment workflows

Expose legacy inventories to prospective collaborators and sponsors

Maintain control over access decisions and MTAs