Newcastle bone and joint biobank
Research type
Research Tissue Bank
IRAS ID
166522
Contact name
Drew Rowan
Contact email
Research summary
The Newcastle Bone and Joint Biobank for Biological studies of the Mechanisms of Joint Destruction in Musculoskeletal Diseases
REC name
North East - Newcastle & North Tyneside 1 Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/NE/1212
Date of REC Opinion
5 Dec 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion
Data collection arrangements
The purpose of the Newcastle bone and joint Biobank for Biological studies of the Mechanisms of Joint Destruction in Musculoskeletal Diseases is to support ongoing and future research into musculoskeletal disorders with the overall aim of improving diagnostic accuracy, identify new treatments and drug targets, and develop new tests to predict or monitor response to treatment. Samples are obtained from patients as part of their routine care and only after informed consent. Donors have the right to
withdraw consent at any time after the samples have been collected. Samples and data are stored in secure locations in the Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University. No data are released to research teams which could identify the donor.Research programme
Samples stored in the Newcastle bone and joint Biobank for Biological studies of the Mechanisms of Joint Destruction in Musculoskeletal Diseases can be obtained for research by teams based anywhere in the UK. Research projects include those aimed at increasing our understanding of the causes of disease, improving the accuracy of diagnosis and improving the ways in which diseases can be treated. Details of the current projects supported by the Biobank are included in the protocol for the management of the biobank which is enclosed with this application.
Storage license
12534
RTBTitle
The Newcastle Bone and Joint Biobank for Biological studies of the Mechanisms of Joint Destruction in Musculoskeletal Diseases
Establishment organisation address
Newcastle University
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 4HH