New RFP for Biospecimen Contributing Institutions for Research in Cancer Tissue Pre-Analytical Variables
The National Cancer Institute has issued a new Request for Proposals for hospitals to collect and process cancer and normal tissues under defined protocols. These research contracts will be part of a larger effort to systematically assess the effects of human biospecimen pre-analytical variables on the outcome of genomic and proteomic studies. Responses are due June 18, 2009 (2 p.m. EST).

10 Ideas Changing the World Right Now: What's Next 2009
The National Cancer Institute is leading an effort to build the U.S.'s first national biobanking resource. A Time Magazine Special recently discussed this effort, naming it one of the "10 ideas changing the world right now." Read the entire article here.

Advancing Cancer Research Through Biospecimen Science
Human biospecimens are the foundation of the translational research that will transform patient care. The 2009 BRN Symposium: Advancing Cancer Research Through Biospecimen Science focused on the significant impact of pre-analytical biospecimen variables on cancer research and molecular medicine. Please visit the BRN Symposium for additional information.