Study proposals requesting linked samples from both a BMT CTN and CIBMTR sample collections must be submitted in writing to the BMT CTN DCC point of contact using the BMT CTN Ancillary Study Proposal Utilizing Biospecimens form available on the BMT CTN public website.
Complete form and submit by email to Alan Howard (ahoward@nmdp.org) or Stephen Spellman (sspellma@nmdp.org).
Proposals will be reviewed and decided upon primarily through established BMT CTN procedures; but will also involve working closely with the CIBMTR to assess sample availability and obtain all necessary approvals for the linked biospecimens for approved studies.