MISSION

We empower academic research through secure, high-quality biospecimen services and integrated clinical data, enabling discoveries in genomics and ‘omics’ that drive innovation in diagnostics, therapeutics, and population health.

VISION

To be the trusted biorepository partner for researchers by providing high-quality, well-annotated biospecimens and expert lab support that accelerate discovery and translational science.

CORE VALUES

Integrity & Stewardship: We uphold ethical standards, protect data privacy, and ensure responsible biospecimen management.

Scientific Excellence & Innovation: We support rigorous, reproducible research through validated methods and evolving technologies.

Collaboration & Accessibility: We foster interdisciplinary partnerships and provide inclusive access to resources for diverse investigators.

Responsiveness: We deliver timely, reliable support to help researchers efficiently access and utilize biospecimens and data.

SERVICES

The UMM Biorepository delivers secure, high-performance biospecimen storage and laboratory services tailored to the needs of academic research.

Secure Biospecimen Storage

Our on-site facilities are designed to ensure specimen integrity and long-term reliability through:

✅ 24/7 environmental monitoring

✅ Backup power systems to prevent temperature disruptions

✅ Multiple temperature zones: ambient, refrigerated, frozen, ultra-low, and liquid nitrogen

✅ Restricted access controls, and alarm systems

✅ Chain-of-custody protocols and disaster recovery planning

✅ Staff training in biospecimen security and regulatory compliance, ensuring consistent handling and protection of sensitive materials

Specimen Management with OpenSpecimen

Our inventory is managed through OpenSpecimen, a powerful biospecimen tracking platform that enables real-time inventory control, barcode-based sample identification, and detailed metadata capture. It supports audit trails for compliance and integrates seamlessly with laboratory workflows to streamline sample retrieval and usage.

OpenSpecimen Options

Laboratory Services

Our expert team supports research with:

• Blood processing
• DNA extraction and banking for different sample types (blood, PBMC, saliva, swab, etc.)
• Sample aliquoting 
• Normalization, and plating

These services ensure high-quality, reproducible data generation while streamlining research operations.

INSTRUMENTATION

Major Instrumentation