Molecular and Clinical Pathology Research Laboratory (MaCH R) Tumour Bank
Level 1, Bldg 15, Pathology Administration
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Brisbane, QLD 4102
ph: +61 7 32402375
fax: +61 7 32402391
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Information for Researchers
How to Apply Step 1:
- Read through the Molecular and Clinical Pathology Research Laboratory (MaCH R) Tumour Bank website
- Download the Conditions of Use of Tumour Bank Samples information sheet and the Agreement for MaCH R Tumour Bank Sample Use & Acknowledgement
Contact the MaCH R Tumour Bank detailing the type of specimens you require to determine availability and to discuss costs (Please note there will be charges associated with the provision of tumour specimens that are necessary to fund ongoing maintenance of the Tumour Bank).
Email : machr_tumour_bank@health.qld.gov.au
Mail : MaCH R Tumour Bank
Level 1 Building 15
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Ipswich Road
Woolloongabba
Queensland 4102 Australia
Phone : +61 7 3176 2375
Fax : +61 7 3176 2391
Step 2:
- Once you receive a reply from the MaCH R Tumour Bank detailing the availability of the tissue complete the MaCH R Tumour Bank Application Form.
- Submit the completed form along with a copy of your protocol (NEAF is acceptable), evidence of Human Research Ethics Committee approval, research governance approval (SSA or CaSS Research Committee approval), Public Health Act approval (if obtaining confidential patient information) and evidence of project funding
Step 3:
- Your application will be reviewed by the MaCH R Tumour Bank Scientific Management Committee. In particular, the application will be assessed for its perceived value in relation to the demands placed upon the Tumour Bank. Additionally as the specimens have taken several years to collect, the committee will be concerned about maximum utilisation of the specimens and ensuring that enough tissue can be retained for future use.
- You will be notified in writing whether your application has been successful. If all documentation has been supplied a decision will be made within 1 calendar month.
Step 4:
- Once your application has been approved you will be requested to sign and return an agreement for the use of Tumour Bank samples (see Agreement for MaCH R Tumour Bank Sample Use & Acknowledgement ).
- Once the signed agreement and signed quote for services has been received by the Tumour Bank, an arrangement will be made to transport the specimens to you at your own expense. Please note no work will commence until a signed quote has been returned.
If you are applying for funding from a large, peer-reviewed granting body you are advised to contact the Tumour Bank well in advance of the final date for grant applications, are encouraged to include in the budget an amount for provision of tumour samples. This is a legitimate budgetary expense in research grant applications. Applications for Tumour Bank samples will be considered if funding is pending.
- Read through the Molecular and Clinical Pathology Research Laboratory (MaCH R) Tumour Bank website
- Download the Conditions of Use of Tumour Bank Samples information sheet and the Agreement for MaCH R Tumour Bank Sample Use & Acknowledgement
Contact the MaCH R Tumour Bank detailing the type of specimens you require to determine availability and to discuss costs (Please note there will be charges associated with the provision of tumour specimens that are necessary to fund ongoing maintenance of the Tumour Bank).
Level 1 Building 15
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Ipswich Road
Woolloongabba
- Once you receive a reply from the MaCH R Tumour Bank detailing the availability of the tissue complete the MaCH R Tumour Bank Application Form.
- Submit the completed form along with a copy of your protocol (NEAF is acceptable), evidence of Human Research Ethics Committee approval, research governance approval (SSA or CaSS Research Committee approval), Public Health Act approval (if obtaining confidential patient information) and evidence of project funding
- Your application will be reviewed by the MaCH R Tumour Bank Scientific Management Committee. In particular, the application will be assessed for its perceived value in relation to the demands placed upon the Tumour Bank. Additionally as the specimens have taken several years to collect, the committee will be concerned about maximum utilisation of the specimens and ensuring that enough tissue can be retained for future use.
- You will be notified in writing whether your application has been successful. If all documentation has been supplied a decision will be made within 1 calendar month.
- Once your application has been approved you will be requested to sign and return an agreement for the use of Tumour Bank samples (see Agreement for MaCH R Tumour Bank Sample Use & Acknowledgement ).
- Once the signed agreement and signed quote for services has been received by the Tumour Bank, an arrangement will be made to transport the specimens to you at your own expense. Please note no work will commence until a signed quote has been returned.
Information on Research Approvals
Before applying to access tissue held by the Molecular and Clinical Pathology Research Laboratory (MaCH R) Tumour Bank it is important that all of the appropriate approvals have been obtained. Ensuring that all of these steps have been followed before you submit your application to the MaCH R Tumour Bank will ensure that your application is not held up.
Please follow the steps below before applying:
Ethics approval
All research projects are required to obtain ethical approval. Complete the online NEAF form and submit it to your local HREC for approval. Further information on ethical review can be obtained from the Queensland Health Research Ethics and Governance Unit.
Site Specific Assessment
For research governance approval a Site Specific Assessment will need to be completed for each site. This SSA component forms part of the NEAF form.
Clinical and Statewide Services Research Committee Approval
All research projects undertaken with the branches of CaSS (either by CaSS staff or by researchers using CaSS resources) must gain administrative approval from the Chief Executive Officer, CaSS via the CaSS Research Committee. The CaSS Research Committee can be contacted via the Coordination Planning and Research Unit, CaSS.
Public Health Act approval
Public Health Act approval is required for any project using identifiable or potentially re-identifiable information (including patient samples), for which consent is not obtained. To apply for Public Health Act approval an application form will need to be completed and submitted to the Research Ethics and Governance Unit.
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Level 1, Bldg 15, Pathology Administration
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Brisbane, QLD 4102
ph: +61 7 32402375
fax: +61 7 32402391
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