ADVANCE BIOBANK PARTICIPANT PROFILE

We are proud to build a growing community of Asian and Asian American participants— providing essential representation to understand why diabetes and metabolic diseases differ in Asian and Asian American populations. This diversity strengthens the quality and impact of our research. 

A large, Asian-focused biobank allows us to uncover genetic, immune, molecular, and disease-pattern differences often missed in national datasets. With thousands of participants, the ADVANCE Biobank is becoming one of the most comprehensive Asian-specific research resources in the country, enabling more precise prevention and care for Asian and Asian American communities.

INTERESTED IN USING THE ADVANCE BIOBANK SAMPLES?

Stanford ADVANCE Biobank Sample Request Process

 

  1. Contact us

  2. Submit Proposal

    • Researcher submits a proposal outlining the type, number of samples, and research project details.

  3. Committee Review

    • ADVANCE Approval Committee reviews for scientific novelty and rigor.
    • Feedback/comments may be sent back for revision.
    • Requests may require additional review depending on the source of the samples being requested. 

  4. Sample Availability Confirmation

    • ADVANCE Biobank team checks availability of requested samples.

  5. IRB Approval

    • Researcher secures IRB (Institutional Review Board) approval.

  6. Final Approval & Sample Release

    • Upon final approval, samples are released to the researcher.

ADVANCE Biobank - Age Distribution

ADVANCE Biobank - Gender Distributions of Participants (T1D, T2D, Pre-Diabetes, Non-Diabetic)