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NCRR Launches National Gene Vector Biorepository
June 24, 2008
The National Center for Research Resources is consolidating its gene vector laboratories program into a national gene vector biorepository and coordinating center, with a three-year, $3 million grant to Indiana University.
The new biorepository will serve as a central storehouse for gene therapy materials used by academic researchers in preclinical studies. At the same time, the coordinating center will facilitate information-sharing among researchers to promote discoveries, patient safety, and compliance with regulations of the Food and Drug Administration. The center also will broker material transfer agreements between researchers and the owners of patent-protected or proprietary reagents.
The center’s databases and educational resources are open to everyone. Other services are limited to gene therapy investigators working in academic or other non-profit organizations.
For more information about NCRR’s support for the National Gene Vector Biorepository and Coordinating Center visit www.ncrr.nih.gov/ngvbcc.
Researchers and others interested in this research area can access the services of the biorepository at www.ngvbcc.org.
Source, The National Center for Research Resources
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