Biospecimens Services

STREAMLINED ACCESS TO CTSI BIOREPOSITORY

Accelerating cancer research through high-quality biospecimens

The purpose of this project is to inform the availability of the CTSI Biorepository. Our goal is to streamline the process for UF Health Cancer Institute full members to use biorepository services through our Shared Resources.

The CTSI Biorepository provides a range of services to help clinical and basic science investigators conduct research and generate publications in biobanking and improved patient care. A successful biorepository opens many doors of opportunity for investigators and patients, including the potential to acquire large-scale clinical trials, become leaders of research consortia, advance clinical research technologies and medical care, and develop educational opportunities for faculty and students.

Process Overview: Biorepository Tier I

1. Principal investigator (PI, full member) determines the need for a sample and confirms availability.
2. Is the specimen currently available in the UF CTSI inventory?
   • No: Coming soon in Tier II
   • Yes: Proceed to the next step.
3. PI reaches out to the Shared Resource (SR) coordinator to review the intake form.
4. SR coordinator confirms the intake form is completed correctly.
   • No: SR coordinator will contact the investigator for revisions on the submitted form.
   • Yes: Proceed to the next step.
5. SR coordinator sends completed intake form to the CRO regulatory team.
6. CRO receives intake form.
7. SR coordinator sends all completed forms to UF CTSI.
8. UF CTSI receives all completed forms and documentation, then prepares/distributes samples to PI.
9. UF CTSI bills investigators for specimens/work and provides report of PI billings and rebates on a quarterly basis.
10. UF Health Cancer Institute receives report from CTSI and closes the loop.

Contact

If you have questions about this service, please email SRAdmin@cancer.ufl.edu.