Human Biospecimens for Research
Sourcing clinically defined samples that meet your specific criteria
Human Biospeciments for Research
Supported by our trusted supplier, Capital Biosciences (CBI), we provide high-quality biospecimens for research. We specialize in delivering a wide range of human biospecimens, both normal and diseased, tailored to meet the specific needs of your research projects. With over 10 years of expertise from CBI, we ensure that you receive biospecimens with extensive clinical histories and follow-up information, making them ideal for various research applications.
Research Areas We Support
Our biospecimens are suitable for diverse research areas, including:
Oncology (Solid tumors and blood cancers)
Inflammatory Diseases (Rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, systemic lupus erythematosus, and more)
Neurological Diseases (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis)
Metabolic Diseases (Diabetes, Obesity)
Cardiovascular Diseases
Infectious Diseases (HIV, HBV, HCV, and more)
Normal Controls (Including rapid autopsy specimens)
Available Specimen Formats
BioHippo offers a wide variety of human biospecimen formats through CBI, including:
Fresh, normal, and diseased tissues
Snap-frozen tissues
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues
Blood and blood products (plasma, serum, buffy coat)
Viably frozen tissues and primary cell cultures
Frozen cell pellets, bone marrow, RNA/DNA/Proteins, and more.
Why Partner with BioHippo?
Custom Biospecimen Procurement: We work with CBI to customize procurement projects based on your specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, ensuring the exact specimens you need.
Trusted Expertise: Backed by CBI’s 18+ years of experience and access to a geographically diverse patient population, we provide reliable and high-quality biospecimens.
Ethical and Compliant: All specimens are collected with full consent, IEC/IRB approval, and in compliance with GCP/HIPAA standards, adhering to international regulations.
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