Stanford ADVANCE Biobank Sample Request Process

1. Contact us

   • Researcher contacts Biobank Director (Justin D Vincent-Tompkins) or Study Coordinator (Oshra Sedan).

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.