The Heart Hive Databank
Research type
Research Tissue Bank
IRAS ID
331978
Contact name
Contact email
Research summary
The Heart Hive Databank
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Leeds East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
26/YH/0079
Date of REC Opinion
15 May 2026
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion
Data collection arrangements
Genetics and Genomics Laboratory at Royal Brompton Campus (Imperial College London)
Saliva samples will be stored until DNA extraction is completed. Saliva will be logged as a tissue sample according to Brompton SOPs. Saliva will be stored for short term use only.
Research programme
DNA samples from saliva will be used to collect new genetic analysis which will support the Heart Hive Databank resources for inherited and rare cardiovascular conditions
Storage license
12388
RTBTitle
The Heart Hive Databank
Establishment organisation
Imperial College London
Establishment organisation address
Royal Brompton Hospital (Genetics lab)
Sydney Street
SW3 6NP