Custom Procurement

Asterand offers unmatched access to human tissue through its global network of collaborating donor institutions. Our extensive network, together with expertise in human tissue research makes us exceptionally well-suited to provide our clients with specialized procurement services. Through our ProCURE^TM service, human tissues and clinical data are custom collected to meet unique research requirements within a wide range of disease categories. Samples are provided in multiple preserved formats or as fresh and unpreserved biospecimens. This service allows Asterand to deliver human tissues, biofluids and accompanying clinical information to our clients that is collected in a manner which is most compatible with their experimental design.

Past Custom Procurement Services have been offered in the following areas:

Our ProCURE^TM custom procurement services typically involve:

• Development of a collection protocol
• Development of patient informed consent form (if necessary)
• IRB Submission (or equivalent) if necessary
• Provision of supplies, equipment and training
• Project management and logistics coordination
• Site monitoring

For clients who require assistance in designing studies relevant to their research questions, our Study Design Services personnel are available for consultation.