UTMB Institutional Biorepository

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), with financial support from the Sealy and Smith Foundation, established the UTMB Institutional Biorepository to support translational, clinical and basic science research. In addition, the UTMB Biobank, Research Histology Lab and Research Electron Microscopy Lab serve as specimen resource centers for all UTMB and external investigators.

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What's Happening NOW

Welcome to the Team, Tamika and Brittany!!

September 25, 2024 • 11:00 a.m.
New! FY25 Fee Schedule Updates

September 24, 2024 • 4:26 p.m.
Hours of Operation

September 6, 2024 • 2:57 p.m.
Satisfaction is Our Goal

September 6, 2024 • 2:52 p.m. by Cherissa Clardy

Satisfaction Survey
Help Us Help You - Submitting Your Research Histology Request

June 18, 2024 • 3:44 p.m.

QUICK LINKS

For Patients:

FAQs:

Biobank Patient FAQ (English)

Biobank Patient FAQ (Spanish)

Brochures:

Biobank Patient Trifold Brochure (English)

Biobank Trifold Patient Brochure (Spanish)

For Researchers:

Specimen Request Form

Autopsy Specimen Request Form

Research Histology Request Form

Digital Image Request Form

Electron Microscopy Request Form

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How'd We Do?

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https://utmb.questionpro.com/biorepfeedbacksurvey

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COVID-19 SPECIMENS:

We now have COVID-19 positive specimens that include the following specimen types:

Buffy Coat
Nasal
Nasopharyngeal/Oropharyngeal swabs
Plasma
Serum
Sputum
Stool
Urine
Whole Blood

To submit a request for COVID-19 specimens, please go to the BSEI website. Specific questions can be sent to BSEI@utmb.edu.