Biorepository
At Hackensack Meridian Health, our leading scientists are engaged in innovative research to improve medical care. Many of today’s therapies and treatments were discovered because of patients who donated specimens for research. Our patients are an essential part of “the healing team” by participating.
Facilitating Discovery and Cures
The Hackensack Meridian Health Biorepository (Bio-R) facilitates discovery and innovative research to improve medical care by using high quality annotated biospecimens. Researchers from Hackensack Meridian Health, other universities, and government-based companies can apply to use the biorepository.
Collection of Biospecimens and Associated Data
Following consent, if there are any biospecimens left over after a procedure (such as surgery, biopsy, drainage of fluid, etc.), some of the tissue or bodily fluid that may not be needed. for diagnosis or treatment may be collected and stored. A patient may be asked to donate another blood sample collected along with their normal bloodwork as well. However, no extra biopsy or needle stick is needed for participation in this project. All personal health information is removed before any biospecimens or medical information is released to researchers and is completely de-identified.