Research
Stem Cell Donors Australia supports research, not limited to the haemopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation field, by providing access to data, samples and tissue material for ethically approved research projects including clinical trials.
Research material and data available for research include:
- Fresh blood samples from Stem Cell Donors Australia volunteer donors
- Stored blood samples from Stem Cell Donors Australia volunteer donors and matched patients
- Donor cell lines and DNA
- Data extracts from the Stem Cell Donors Australia database
Access to Stem Cell Donors Australia samples and data for research purposes is governed by the ABMDR Research and Release Governance Committee in collaboration with other organisations including:
- Australasian Bone Marrow Transplant Recipient Registry (ABMTRR)
- Australian Cord Blood Banks: Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland
- Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
Researchers are welcome to contact Stem Cell Donors Australia Research for more information about material and data availability.