Do I have to develop a full study plan and get IRB approval before determining if appropriate samples even exist in the repository?
At the initial request, the researcher can provide a simplified study plan describing the goals of the research alone with the as much information as possible (i.e., requirements for specimen type, minimum volumes etc.) to help BioLINCC determine if and how many specimens meet the requirements of the researcher. A full study plan and IRB approval are required before the application can be considered by the Repository Allocation Committee.
