Komen Tissue Bank (KTB)
The Komen Tissue Bank (KTB) is the only repository in the world for normal breast tissue and matched serum, plasma, and DNA. This makes it uniquely positioned to characterize the molecular and genetic basis of normal breast development and compare it to the different types of breast cancer. KTB is transforming breast cancer research by offering normal, high-quality, richly annotated tissue samples to scientists worldwide.
It was established expressly for the acquisition of normal tissues - breast tissue, cryopreserved tissue, serum, plasma, and DNA - from volunteer donors with no clinical evidence of breast disease and/or malignancy, providing a resource to investigators around the globe.
- Documentation
- Access Instructions
KTB samples are restricted for use for breast cancer research only. Anyone doing breast cancer research from anywhere in the world may request access.
Samples of tissues and biomolecules which have been collected by the Komen Tissue Bank may be requested by completing a Tissue Request Proposal Form available at [this link](this link. Do not complete the form on the website; first, save the blank form to your computer. Then complete the form and save it as a PDF file.
- Domain Subject
- Data Location
- Public Contact
- Jill Henry ( jihenry@iu.edu)
- Hosting Unit
- Campus
- Access Eligibility