OncologySearchPage

WELCOME TO THE ABN TISSUE SEARCH PAGE.

PLEASE SELECT YOUR SPECIMEN SEARCH CRITERIA BELOW

The ABN-Oncology Tissue Specimen Locator allows cancer researchers to search a national database (covering 4 states and 7 tissue banks) to find out if the oncology biospecimens they require are available.

To search for biospecimens, please select from the drop-down menus below and click ‘Search’. If you are unsure what morphology you require, select 'ALL'.

The ABN-Oncology group is also able to undertake contracted collection of tissue for specific clinical trials or research projects using a variety of collection protocols.

NOTE: SYSTEM CURRENTLY UNDER REFINEMENT. Actual figures may vary slightly from those shown.

Primary Cancer Site
Broad Morphology
Type of Sample

Note: biospecimens from metastases are included under the Primary Cancer Type results.

We value your feedback. Should you have any questions or comments about the Tissue Specimen Locator, please email ABN.ProjectManager@petermac.org.

Applying for Biospecimens from ABN Tissue Banks (except kConFab)

Please download and fill out the Application Form below and submit to:
ABN-Onc Hub Manager
C/- Research Dept
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Locked Bag 1, A’Beckett St
East Melbourne VIC 8006
Ph. +61 3 9656 1382
Fx. +61 3 9656 3733
ABN.ProjectManager@petermac.org

The application form need only be filled out and submitted once, even if you are requesting samples from multiple banks (excluding kConFab – see below). Please also note that each bank and it’s Tissue Management Committee retains control of biospecimen access and thus is responsible for approving applications, rather than ABN-Onc as a whole. To view the access policies for each bank, please click on the Tissue Bank names above.

Biospecimen Request Application (pdf)

Biospecimen Request Application (Word)

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the Hub Manager, Michelle Fleming, on +61 3 9656 1382 or ABN.ProjectManager@petermac.org.

Apply for Biospecimens from kConFab

Note: All samples collected by kConFab are from individuals with a family history of breast cancer.

To begin the application process for biospecimens from kConFab, please send a brief letter of intent by e-mail to Heather Thorne, kConFab Manager (heather.thorne@petermac.org). This letter will be reviewed by the kConFab members, and if approved, the applicant will be asked to submit a full application.

The letter of intent should be a one page (or less) summary stating clearly the concept of the study, with aims, hypothesis, design, and methods, and list the lead investigators and their affiliations. The letter of intent should be emailed directly to Heather Thorne (heather.thorne@petermac.org).

Further information on the application process can be found at www.kconfab.org. The kConFab access policy can be viewed by clicking on the Tissue Bank link above.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the Hub Manager on +61 3 9656 1382 or ABN.ProjectManager@petermac.org.