Our mission is to facilitate cancer-related basic science, translational and clinical research within the UW-Madison system through the integration of human biospecimen collection and storage with associated histology, molecular, morphometric, and consultative services in conjunction with the TRIP and EAPL Laboratories. Our WiscShare protocol covers distribution of all archived specimens from consented patients and can be used for future collections as well.
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Contact Us
Email: BioBank Email
Hours at University Hospital / WIMR: 6:30am-6:00pm M-F
Main University Campus Location: WIMR 2058 Map
WIMR Lab Phone: 608-262-4303
WIMR Office Phone: 608-262-8884
Hours at Eastpark Medical Center: 8:30am-4:30pm M-F
Eastpark Medical Center Phone: 608-914-0502
Services
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Interested in utilizing WiscShare for prospective Human Biospecimen Collections?
“Through close integration with the UW Health enterprise, TSB BioBank utilizes an IRB-approved protocol (2023-1237) to collect, process, store, and distribute a broad array of human-derived biospecimens that meet the varying needs of individual investigators.”
Our biospecimen repository contains thousands of already-existing high-quality tissue specimens with clinical annotations. Paired normal tissue and/or blood is often available to complement tumor samples. In partnership with Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine to pursue consent retroactively on archived clinical remnants, and expert consultation available from pathologist partners.
Available Biospecimens for Collection
Please visit our iLab page for any service, equipment, or consultation requests.
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| Solid Tissue | Patients |
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| Bone Marrow | Patients |
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| Urine | Patients or Volunteers |
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- All clinical remnants are eligible, e.g. residual ascites or cerebrospinal fluid
- Additional volunteered specimens include surface swabs, nail clippings, etc.
Equipment
- Cryostat Leica CM1950
- Microtome Thermo Scientific Microm HM5
- Vibratome Leica VT1000S
- BioAnalyzer Agilent 2100
The Leica CM1950 is a rapid sectioning cryostat for advanced routine diagnostics in histology and clinical histopathology. This Leica cryostat offers extremely rapid specimen freezing and frequent changes in specimen temperature, meeting even the highest demands for smooth operation and enhanced safety.
Rental Pricing
| Service | Timings | UW (hourly) |
External Academic (hourly) |
UWCCC (hourly) |
Industry (hourly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training (All Customers) |
Mon-Tue 8:00AM-5:00PM |
$0 | $0 | $0 | – |
| Assisted Use (All Customers) |
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM |
$65 | $102.50 | $60 | – |
| Self Use (Trained & Needs Approval) |
Mon-Fri 6:00AM-9:00AM |
$30 | $51.25 | $25 | $51.25 |
| Self Use (Trained & Needs Approval) |
Mon-Fri 5:00PM-10:00PM |
$30 | $51.25 | $25 | $51.25 |
| Self Use (Trained) |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM |
$30 | $51.25 | $25 | $51.15 |
Section even the largest specimens with unmatched quality by using the electronic Thermo Scientific™ HM 355S Automatic Microtome. It is designed for all applications of paraffin and hard specimens in clinical research and industrial labs.
Rental Pricing
| Service | Timings | UW (hourly) |
External Academic (hourly) |
UWCCC (hourly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training (All Customers) |
Mon-Tue 8:00AM-5:00PM |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Assisted Use (All Customers) |
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM |
$65 | $102.50 | $60 |
| Self Use (Trained & Needs Approval) |
Mon-Fri 6:00AM-9:00AM |
$30 | $50 | $25 |
| Self Use (Trained & Needs Approval) |
Mon-Fri 5:00PM-10:00PM |
$30 | $50 | $25 |
| Self Use (Trained) |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM |
$30 | $50 | $25 |
Sectioning fresh tissue specimens with Leica Biosystems VT Series maintains the morphology, enzyme activity and cell viability of the tissue. It also minimizes artifacts, compression distortion, cell destruction and other inherent deleterious effects of sectioning. The vibrating blade microtomes can greatly improve productivity and reduce costs in the laboratory by producing high quality sections with viable cells without the need of replicating experiments.
Rental Pricing
| Service | Timings | UW (hourly) |
External Academic (hourly) |
UWCCC (hourly) |
Industry (hourly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training (All Customers) |
Mon-Tue 8:00AM-5:00PM |
$0 | $0 | $0 | – |
| Assisted Use (All Customers) |
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM |
$50 | $0 | $47.50 | – |
| Self Use (Trained & Needs Approval) |
Mon-Fri 6:00AM-9:00AM |
$15 | $0 | $12.50 | $51.25 |
| Self Use (Trained & Needs Approval) |
Mon-Fri 5:00PM-10:00PM |
$15 | $0 | $12.50 | $51.25 |
| Self Use (Trained) |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM |
$15 | $0 | $12.50 | $51.25 |
The Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer is a microfluidics-based platform that integrates sample handling, separation, detection, and data analysis, enabling prompt and accurate sizing, quantification, and quality control. The 2100 is an extremely easy to use analyzer; simply add the sample, start the chip run, and watch real-time data display. Agilent’s 2100 expert software provides qualitative and quantitative digital data for up to 12 samples in 30 minutes with minimal sample consumption. Specific uses of the Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer include RNA/DNA analysis, protein applications, sampling QC in gene expression, and simple flow cytometric analysis of cells.
Rental Pricing
| Service | Timings | UW (hourly) |
External Academic (hourly) |
UWCCC (hourly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training (All Customers) |
Mon-Tue 8:00AM-5:00PM |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Assisted Use (All Customers) |
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Self Use (Trained & Needs Approval) |
Mon-Fri 6:00AM-9:00AM |
$30 | $50 | $25 |
| Self Use (Trained & Needs Approval) |
Mon-Fri 5:00PM-8:00PM |
$30 | $50 | $25 |
| Self Use (Trained) |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM |
$30 | $50 | $25 |
Lab Staff
Acknowledgments
Any published research which received funding from the UWCCC Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG), including the use of UWCCC Shared Resources to generate or analyze data or conduct clinical trials, must reference the UWCCC. See Acknowledging UWCCC in Publications, Posters, and Presentations. Please also acknowledge “UWCCC BioBank” for any work supported by BioBank. Thank you!
Sample Acknowledgment
“The authors thank the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center BioBank supported by P30 CA014520, for use of its facilities and services.”