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Government Funding Lapse

Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted.

The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov.

Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at opm.gov.

Personalized Services

CHTN divisions are dedicated to safeguarding valuable biological samples, ensuring the continuity of groundbreaking research, and the preservation of scientific legacies for generations to come.

Customized Procurement

The Cooperative Human Tissue Network (CHTN) Coordinators will work with you to craft a customized prospective procurement protocol to ensure you receive the optimal, high-quality human tissue for your research. The CHTN utilizes the National Cancer Institute's Best Practices for Biorespositories in biomedical research and consistent Standard Operating Procedures across the divisions, ensuring reproducibility of research results.

Consultation Services

Need help with your biobanking activities or resources to help your research team?

CHTN Divisions

Digital Pathology

Learn more about how the CHTN has started adopting Digital Imaging into common practice and the future of Digital Imaging for our Network.

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