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Breast Cancer Now Tissue Bank

The Breast Cancer Now Tissue Bank is a vital resource that allow scientists access to the tissue and primary cells they need to carry out world-class research.

By patients donating their breast cancer samples and consenting for us to collect, store and share these samples and data with scientists worldwide, they are ensuring that research can happen faster and be more reliable, bringing greater benefits to patients.

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About the Tissue Bank

The Breast Cancer Now Tissue Bank opened to researchers worldwide in 2012. We currently have more than 52,000 samples from over 12,000 patients available to researchers.

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For researchers

How to apply

Find out how to apply to our Tissue Bank.

Tissue Bank samples

Find out what samples and data the Tissue Bank has available to offer.

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Cell Culture

We are the only breast tissue bank in the UK offering primary cells isolated from human breast tissues. Find out more about our Cell team.

The people behind the science

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If you have any questions about the Tissue Bank please get in touch with us.

Tissue Bank resources

Summaries

Intra-tumour genetic heterogeneity of lymphocyte enriched triple-negative breast cancer
Determination of the importance of transcriptional drivers in breast cancer development, progression and response to targeted th
Control of epithelial to mesenchymal transition by the miR-106b~25 cluster and EP300 in metaplastic breast cancer
Exploration of a new biomarker to predict treatment response in basal-like breast cancer
Identifying personalized epigenetic endocrine resistance based on pathway screening
siRNA screening using a 3D spheroid invasion assay in cancer associated fibroblasts
Identification of potential microRNA biomarkers as predictors of recurrence in patients with TNBC
Identification of biomarkers to predict response to Standard of Care DNA Damaging Chemotherapy in Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Investigation of hormonal, genetic and downstream factors regulating stem and progenitor activities in normal breast epithelium
iKnife in Breast Cancer Surgery
The role of non-coding RNA in the development of cancer-associated fibroblasts

Publications

Characterization of four subtypes in morphologically normal tissue excised proximal and distal to breast cancer
The sodium channel b1 subunit mediates outgrowth of neurite-like processes on breast cancer cells and promotes tumour growth
BCNTB bioinformatics: the next evolutionary step in the bioinformatics of breast cancer tissue banking
Transcriptional implications of intragenic DNA methylation in the oestrogen receptor alpha gene in breast cancer cells
Investment biobanking — increased returns from tissue samples
Adding value to rare tissue samples donated to biobanks obtained from a female-to-male transgender patient
Development and characterisation of a 3D multi-cellular in vitro model of normal human breast

Policies and procedures

Cost recovery mechanism and itemised costings
Sample Collection
Snap Freezing
Principles of Consent
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Tissue access policy
Blood processing
Tissue Processing
Blood Processing for ccfDNA
Withdrawal of Consent
We fund life-saving research

World-class research

By funding almost 340 of the brightest minds in breast cancer research, we’re discovering how we can prevent, save lives and live well with breast cancer. 

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We need your support

The Breast Cancer Now Tissue Bank is generously supported by funding from Asda Tickled Pink and the Garfield Weston Foundation. We would also like to acknowledge the past support of Walk the Walk, a founding partner of the Tissue Bank alongside Asda Tickled Pink.

We still need further support and donations to keep investing in projects like the Tissue Bank.

 

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