The Lyme Disease Tissue Collection Program is a collaborative initiative of the Lyme Disease Biobank (LDB), National Disease Research Interchange (NDRI), and MyLymeData Patient Registry. We are collecting surgical and post-mortem tissue samples and detailed information from people with Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections to aid in accelerating research efforts related to these diseases.
NDRI chats with Meghan Bradshaw, a Lyme Disease Patient Advocate discussing her commitment to being a living donor for the Lyme Disease Biobank
(800) 222-NDRI (6374), Option 5 or
E-mail: PrivateDonor@ndriresource.org
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Founded in 1980, the National Disease Research Interchange (NDRI), is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that ships thousands of biospecimens annually from our nationwide procurement network to researchers worldwide. NDRI is the nation’s leading source of human tissues, cells, and organs for scientific research. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has provided funding to NDRI since 1987.
NDRI is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) as a biorepository and a sponsor facility. This biorepository accreditation meets the standards for human biospecimen collection, storage, informatics, and distribution defined by the CAP Biorepository Accreditation Program.
Eligibility for the Lyme Disease Biobank Tissue Collection Program:
* Must be 18 years old or older.
* Must reside within the continental U.S.
* Must be diagnosed with Lyme disease by a healthcare provider.
* Additional information including medical history, laboratory testing results, and consultation with clinical experts will be part of the LDB eligibility determination process.
Thank you for completing the form and your interest in the Lyme Disease Biobank Tissue Program! NDRI's Private Donor team will be in touch with you soon!
NDRI is a Not-For-Profit (501c3) Corporation.