Interested in Expanding Your Translational Work into Human Participant Research Focusing on Alcohol/Substance Misuse in Lung Diseases?

  • CoPARC is a FREE resource of human biospecimens and data for researchers.
  • Available participant groups include healthy individuals with alcohol misuse, cannabis use and controls
  • Biospecimens and data from patients with acute respiratory failure (with and without COVID-19), and burn injury are also available.
  • Researchers would:
    • Receive access to clinical and translational research support in the area of alcohol misuse
    • Receive access to a Biorepository of human participants’ specimens and data, including patients with COVID-19
    • Be able to focus on respiratory-or pulmonary-related diseases, with a consideration for investigations in other organ systems
    • Be able to conduct exploratory investigations related to other substances commonly consumed with alcohol, including tobacco and cannabis

Are you interested in utilizing CoPARC samples and data?

  • Click here to discover who distributes and directs CoPARC data and samples, the requirements for receiving data and samples, and the prioritization of data and sample distribution
  • Request the use of CoPARC data/samples by filling out the Sample and Data Request Form and emailing it to our CoPARC Director or our Biorepository Manager along with an updated Biosketch of the the principal investigator(s) 

Are you interested in utilizing one of our Research Studios?

  • Click here to email our CoPARC Director to coordinate a virtual research studio meeting to receive feedback from senior investigators with expertise tailored to your research
Are you interested in learning more about the different types of samples we collect?
  • Click here to visit our research tab to learn more about all the different types of samples we collect, the types of samples we collect for our different participant groups (AUD, control, cannabis, respiratory failure, and burn injury), and to view past CoPARC collaborator research
Are you interested in learning more about past researcher CoPARC utilization?
  • Click here to view samples that have been utilized, what they were utilized for, and what was measured by investigators
Are you interested in becoming a CoPARC Research Member?
  • Become a member to receive access to exclusive seminars (register here for seminars), collaborate with other researchers, and get the chance to showcase your research at one of our forums
Have any questions about CoPARC?
  • Contact us today to find out how we can help you

Are you interested in:

  • Receiving access to an exclusive seminar series related to alcohol research
  • Gaining various collaboration opportunities with other researchers
  • Expanding knowledge about the field of alcohol
  • The possibility of being able to present your alcohol-based research at specific forums for feedback by field experts

Become a CoPARC Research Member Today!

Are you a CoPARC Research Member and want to register for one our seminars?

  • As a CoPARC Research member you receive access to an exclusive seminar series (3 seminars) to hear senior-level researchers discuss different pulmonary-related research topics throughout 2024 and 2025
  • To view our first virtual CoPARC Seminar Series click here .The passcode to watch the meeting is: T4#UEbAf 
  • To receive the zoom link and to ensure accurate attendance, we ask that members fill out a registration form each time there is a seminar series to receive access:

Registration form

Are you interested in alcohol/substance misuse research in relation to lung diseases but:

  • Aren't sure what direction to go in with your research
  • Need help trouble-shooting
  • Have any questions about your research

To coordinate a virtual research studio meeting to receive feedback from senior investigators with expertise tailored to your research:

 Contact our CoPARC Director

2024 Alcohol and Immunology Research Interest Group (AIRIG) Annual Scientific Meeting
  • November 22nd, 2024 at Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Campus, Maywood, Illinois

How Does Alcohol Impact the Lives of Older Adults-- And What Can We Do About It?

  • Who is hosting: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) 
  • Where: Online platform (Webinar)
  • When: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
  • Time: Noon- 1:00 p.m. ET

Second CoPARC Seminar for Members

* Be sure to register for the seminar to receive the seminar link

  • When: Tuesday January 28th 
  • Time: TBD
  • Presenter/Topic: TBD

Third CoPARC Seminar for Members

* Be sure to register for the seminar to receive the seminar link

  • When: Thursday April 24th 
  • Time: TBD
  • Presenter/Topic: TBD
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