MCW Tissue Bank

Project Description Narrative:

Having access to human tissue specimens is crucial for advances in biomedical science and developing disease therapies, particularly in the area of cancer. Cancer remains a significant health priority in Wisconsin, contributing to mortality. Cancer remains the second most common cause of death in the U.S.

Through this award, MCW aims to centralize the collection, storage, and distribution of human specimens to be used for research at the Medical College of Wisconsin and partnering institutions, particularly in support of cancer research, and to sponsor cooperative research programs, specimen-based basic research, and translational research. This central tissue bank will serve as the Tissue Procurement Core for the MCW Cancer Center, meeting the scientific needs and objectives to become a National Cancer Institute designated Cancer Center and provide the resources necessary for individual faculty members to acquire tissue samples for research, expediting MCW's tissue-based translational research.