Biobanking
From Solid to Liquid Biopsies
INNOVACORE has a comprehensive biorepository of annotated samples obtained from patients suffering from various diseases. Additionally, INNOVACORE also has an extensive national and international network of collaborators with easy access to banked samples that facilitates retrospective studies. INNOVACORE’s in-house capacity as well as its extensive network also supports successful conduct of prospective studies.
INNOVACORE has the required state-of-the-art infrastructure supported by a robust data eco-system to obtain, process, and store liquid as well as solid tissue biopsies. This includes (but is not limited) to the following:
- Dedicated physical space
- Sample Processing (cryotome; double-headed microscopes; temperature-controlled, centrifuge(s), RNA/DNA extraction, Flow cytometers, etc.)
- Sample Storage (24/7 monitored ultralow freezers, cryogenic storage tanks, etc.)
- Data Management System
- Digital Imaging
- Dedicated and Experienced Personnel
- Strong Quality Control Processes
- Histopathology and Diagnostic Services
- Pathology Services
INNOVACORE Headquarters in Hill Country, San Antonio, Texas
Liquid Nitrogen Storage – Thermo Scientific Locator 4 Cryogenic Rack and Box System with Level Monitor
With its extensive library of biobanked annotated samples and its expansive national and global network, INNOVACORE can offer the following support to investigators and sponsors:
- Retrospective Studies:
- FFPE tissue blocks
- Stained Slides (H/E, specific marker, etc.)
- Extracted RNA/DNA
- Prospective Studies:
- Liquid Biopsies:
- Blood
- Whole Blood
- Plasma
- Serum
- RNA/DNA, etc.
- Urine
- Saliva
- Other
- Blood
- Solid Tissue Biopsies:
- Fresh Tissue
- FFPE Blocks
- Stained Slides
- Extracted RNA/DNA
- Other
- Liquid Biopsies:
INNOVACORE has the experience and expertise to assist with shipment and procurement of biospecimens from collaborators around the globe while maintaining the integrity of cold storage chain
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) – NextSeq 550
-80 Thermo Scientific Freezers
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