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 129,000 samples from almost 10,000 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.

BioInformatics Portal

Our dedicated analytics hub ensures that researchers can view, query and analyse data returned to the Bank with ease.

The people behind the science

Contact us

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

Tissue Bank resources

We fund life-saving research

World-class research

By funding almost 290 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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