Biospecimens

NSW Regional Biospecimen and Research Services is home to several biobanked collections. Please follow the links below to learn more.

How to apply

Accessing samples from the Hunter Cancer Biobank involves three simple steps.

Prospective Collections

We have approval for the collection and storage of biological samples of all forms.

Hunter Cancer Biobank

The HCB currently holds over 20,000 tissue specimens from more than 15,000 patients.

Virtual Biobank

The Virtual Biobank is an online platform that houses 2D and 3D microscopy datasets of valuable clinical biopsy samples.

Liquid Biopsies

We have an extensive library of serial bloody collections relating to a number of cancer types.

FFPE Bank

We can provide access to non-cancerous samples from a range of disease states.

MHF Brain Bank

The MHF Brain Bank incorporates the first Australian post-mortem brain donation program specifically designed for brain cancer samples, collected through rapid autopsy within 4 hours of death.

Industry Hub

Our service is committed to collaboration on both a national and international scale. Our current partners range from local university academics, to cooperative research groups and industry clients.