Use the COVID-19 Biobank to Support Your Coronavirus Research

University of Rochester research faculty and staff can request access to thousands of COVID-19-positive and -negative blood specimens and associated, de-identified clinical data through the COVID-19 Biobank. See what the Biobank has to offer and submit a request today.  

Six Feet Saves COVID-19 Campaign Receives Local Community Award

The UR CTSI and Center for Community Health & Prevention (CCHP) played pivotal roles in developing the "Six Feet Saves" campaign, which emphasized the importance of social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19. The campaign was awarded the W. B. Potter Founders Award by Causewave Community Partners.

UR CTSI Coordinates Coronavirus Research to Maximize Impact

When COVID-19 first hit Rochester, a team of clinicians and researchers – led by the UR CTSI - mobilized to bring the most promising clinical trials to URMC. Since then, UR CTSI has been pivotal in helping researchers quickly adapt and refocus to meet the challenge of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Biobank Helps Researchers Share Patients’ Samples

The dedicated biorepository will safely collect and store serum, plasma and immune cell samples from COVID-19-positive and -negative patients. Researchers will be able to request access to the samples, which will be linked to the patients’ de-identified clinical data.

Facing the Future: Team Science and Funding for Coronavirus Research

URMC investigators who are pursuing COVID-19-related grants are encouraged to participate in a series of virtual team science sessions, taking place May 11-14, to identify and discuss opportunities for funding and synergy and to receive feedback on applications.