1. 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.
2. Fill out our Sample and Data Request Form  AND email it to our CoPARC Director and ourBiorepository Manager along with an updated Biosketch of the principal investigator(s).
   1. Discuss your project's unique needs with CoPARC resource personnel.
   2. Your project will be reviewed by the CoPARC steering committee.
   3. The CoPARC team will work with you to provide data, biospecimens, and other needed information in a timely manner (including support for IRB or contracting that may be required.

Interested in learning more about various pulmonary-related research topics?

• View CoPARC's upcoming seminars in the upcoming events tab of our website

One of CoPARC's External Consortium Opportunities, The UNMC Lung Biobank, led by Dr. Kristina Bailey, is a growing resource for researchers studying pulmonary health and disease.

• The biobank has a repository of normal lung tissue as well as diseased lungs from patients with conditions such as COPD, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), and cystic fibrosis. The biobank has procured 87 normal and 79 diseased lungs, offering a rich and diverse collection of samples.
• Each lung donation is accompanied by detailed deidentified clinical data, including:
  • Age
  • Sex
  • Medical history
  • Alcohol use
  • Smoking history other substance use
• UNMC banks lung parenchyma and large airways in RNAlater and formalin. They also harvest and cryopreserve bronchial epithelial cells, fibroblasts, and mesenchymal stem cells.
• This comprehensive approach allows for granular analysis and supports a wide range of research projects.

Investigators interested in accessing these valuable samples for their studies are encouraged to contact Dr. Kristina Bailey at [email protected].

To learn about other CoPARC External Consortium Opportunities Click here