Although the Biobank stores different specimen types from their participants, the only ones made available to requestors are DNA specimens. Primary specimens such as saliva and blood cannot be requested at this time.

To initiate a request, please reach out to ABC.assist@ucdenver.edu. The Access to Biobank Committee (ABC) will review your proposal and reach out with additional questions and determine if it is in line with the Colorado Multiple Institutional Review Board's (COMIRB) approved uses of Biobank specimens and data.

CU Anschutz researchers are required to be listed as study staff, or as research liaison, for any request by outside researchers to access Biobank samples and data. Approval to access Biobank resources is only granted after detailed data and sample contracts are signed and necessary IRB approvals are in place for all research requests.

Please see our Resources page for more information on what data is available for request.

Please visit the TIS webpage to learn more about what services are offered. For specific questions, reach out to TIS.assist@cudenver.edu.