*The Biobank Core Laboratory is now open. Please review our new COVID-19 standard operating procedures before booking or arriving to the core.

Our mission

The Biobank Core Laboratory was created to make the highest quality human specimens (such as blood, tissue, nucleic acids and more) and corresponding clinical data available for clinical, translational and basic research at Boston Children's and associated organizations. It serves as a service core and a biorepository. The core provides a comprehensive set of services related to research with human specimen to support the scientific community. These services include biobanking, sample and data management, and an array of sample preparations, such as nucleic acid preparations. In concert with the Precision Link team, the core supports identification of the right cohort for a study, sample and data collection, and IT support.

How we can help with your research

The Biobank Core Laboratory provides the following services:

  • Extract DNA: Our DNA extraction service is applicable to human blood (fresh, frozen, or compromised), buffy coat, and saliva.
  • Extract RNA: We offer RNA extraction using the PAXgene Blood RNA system.
  • Storage: Human specimens, including cells, fluid, nucleic acid, and tissue, may be submitted for storage at -80oC or liquid nitrogen (-190oC). This service is intended for one year or longer, short-term storage is not available.

The Biobank Core Laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

Contact

Contact/Questions

BiobankCore-dl@childrens.harvard.edu

Director

Raina Labib Salem, PhD, MSc, BPharm

Location

Enders Research Building
300 Longwood Ave.
Boston, MA 02115