CONTACT
Alejandra Gutierrez, PhD
UMB Biobank Core Director
University of Maryland Medicine
Program for Personalized and Genomic Medicine
What the UMB BioBank Provides
The UMB Biobank is a centralized research resource that supports secure biospecimen storage, standardized laboratory processing, and data-supported specimen management. In addition, UMB BioBank provides investigators with access to available human biospecimens for research use. Our services support investigators across the full lifecycle of human subject research, from study design and feasibility assessment through long‑term sample storage.
✓ Secure, monitored biospecimen storage
✓ Standardized laboratory processing and banking
✓ Expert biobank consultation and operational oversight
Use the Biospecimen Catalog button at the top of the page to explore available human biospecimens and assess study feasibility prior to requesting access
Our Services
How to Request UMB Biobank Services
1
Create or Access Your iLab Account
Register for an iLab account or log in to an existing account to get started.
2
Submit a Service Request
Complete the service request form in iLab to describe your study needs.
3
Consultation and Approval
The Biobank team reviews your request and may contact you to discuss details.
4
Sample Processing and Storage
After approval, samples are received, processed, and stored according to your project.