Does the CHTN provide tissue to commercial companies?
Yes, but with certain requirements. CHTN biospecimens can only be used for research purposes. Biospecimens and/or derivatives may not be used in products intended for sale or redistribution, nor may they be provided to third parties without prior CHTN approval. If you are uncertain if your proposed usage is acceptable, please submit the application with detailed description of the proposed usage and a board-certified pathologist will review it. If we anticipate any problems, you will be contacted. Alternatively, if you wish to know if your proposed usage of the biospecimens is acceptable before you complete the application, email your proposed project to your primary division so that it can be reviewed by the Principal Investigator (PI) of the division, and the PI will make a determination as to whether or not the request can be served.
