Access to patient samples and clinical information involves an efficient approval process for unimpeded use by qualified investigators within an ethically and scientifically sound framework.
The Ontario Tumour Bank is available to academic and industry cancer researchers worldwide. Access to specimens and clinical data is straightforward using our on-line request procedures or by emailing us directly.
All requests are evaluated by the Ontario Cancer Research Ethics Board (OCREB) in a timely manner. Detailed submission guidelines are available by contacting us. The overall application and review procedure is outlined below.
