Mission: To improve cancer diagnosis, management and treatment through enhanced translation of cancer research.
Goal: To support cancer research locally, nationally and internationally, through provision of anonymized,
processed, and annotated cancer tissues and data as appropriate to address specific research questions. To
achieve this while adhering to the highest standards for protection of privacy of patients, and promoting the highest scientific and ethical standards for research to benefit all Canadians.
Current and Past Support and Donations: Cancer Care Manitoba, University of Manitoba, National Cancer Institute of Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Guardian Angels, Jean Carter group, Nygεrd International Ltd.
Contact Info: Michelle Parisien
Data Manager
Tel: 204-787-1446
Email: MBTB@cc.umanitoba.ca
Forms for Downloading:
MBTB Application Form (all users)
MBTB Work Order (local users)
Ethics Related Links:
-UofM Bannatyne Campus REB
-Manitoba PHIA site
-Tri-council policy statement
Links to Other Canadian Tumor Banks:
-BCCA
-OCRN
-Polyomix
Links to Other International Tumor Banks:
-NCI
Tissue Resources
-US TARP Tissue Array Program
-NTAC UK Tumor
Bank
