External Research Program - Research Tissue Access

Funder: MTF Biologics (through subsidiary IIAM - International Institute For The Advancement of Medicine)

Research tissue which does not meet suitability criteria for transplant is made available for academic research at no cost to eligible institutions.

What is Provided

• Donated human tissue unsuitable for transplant
• Available for academic research purposes
• Categories of available tissue include:
  • Tissues with microbial contamination
  • Tissues with additional findings at autopsy
  • Tissues with positive or conflicting serological test results

Eligibility

• Academic researchers and institutions
• Research projects must meet scientific appropriateness and design feasibility standards

Shipping

• Member Institution Researchers: MTF Biologics pays shipping charges
• Non-Member Institution Researchers: Responsible for own shipping charges (must provide Federal Express/UPS account number)

Review Process

• Research projects are reviewed for scientific appropriateness and feasibility of design prior to tissue shipment approval
• Researcher will be notified upon approval
• Tissue shipment will commence after approval

Contact

• Email: Justyna Herrera at Justyna_Herrera@mtf.org
• Additional Info: Visit IIAM website for more information about research tissue programs

Background

• IIAM links humanity and medical discovery by providing donated human organs/tissues for research into cures and treatments for human diseases
• Part of MTF Biologics family of organizations

Application Process

1. Complete External Research Application Form - Available as Word Doc download
2. Provide Project Description - Submit detailed description of research project
3. Submit Application - Use online submission portal on MTF Biologics website
4. Receive Notification - MTF Biologics will notify researcher upon approval
5. Receive Tissue Shipment - Shipment will commence after approval

Required Information

• Date
• Email Address
• Project Title
• Principal Investigator Name
• Institution Name
• Mailing Address
• Telephone
• Full Application (Word Doc upload)
• Research Project Description
• Shipping Account Number (if non-member institution: Federal Express/UPS account number)

Submission Requirements

• Review application for accuracy before final submission
• Note: Applications cannot be edited after submission
• Complete CAPTCHA verification

Contact

• Email: Justyna Herrera at Justyna_Herrera@mtf.org