Biobank Description
VIVO Biobank is the UK’s leading research resource dedicated to storing samples and data of cancers affecting children and young people.
We unite researchers, medical professionals, patients, partners, donors, and charities – all with one goal in mind: to push the boundaries of research into childhood and youth cancers.
VIVO Biobank is a collaboration between Cancer Research UK and Blood Cancer UK.
Biobank Ownership
University/Academic
International Collaboration
Commercial , Non-Commercial
Sample/Data Access
Open to Applicants
Head/Director
Professor Deborah Tweddle
Date Established
Certified by Accredited Body
Yes
Collection Information
Donor Count
10001 - 25000
Total Sample Quantity
100001 - 250000
Specimen Origin
Human - Adult
Human - Pediatric
Materials
Tissue (Fresh)
Tissue (frozen)
Tissue (FFPE)
DNA
Whole Blood
Plasma
Serum
Peripheral Blood Cells
Buffy Coat
Primary Cells
Bone Marrow
Urine
Saliva
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Other
Data Type
Donor Clinical Data
Followup Records
Genetic Data
Medical Records
Other
Pathology Records
Sample Management Data
Contact Information
Vivo Biobank, Herschel Building Level 6, Wolfson Childhood Cancer Research Centre, Brewery Lane, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne , NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
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