Whittemore Peterson Bio Bank
Sponsoring organization
Whittemore Peterson Institute
Repository website
http://www.wpinstitute.org/research/research_biobank.html
Primary contact
Research Program Coordinator
Whittemore Peterson Institute
University of Nevada, Reno MS 0552
1664 N. Virginia St
Reno NV 89557-0552
info@wpinstitute.orgSample types available
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
Fibromyalgia
Atypical MS
Autism
Sample-processing information
Not specified.
Data available for each sample
Clinical data.
Quantity of available samples
8000 specimens from physician-diagnosed ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, atypical MS, and autism patients.
Who can request samples
Not specified.
Cost
Not specified.
How to request samples
Not specified.
Requirements associated with sample use
Not specified.
Ongoing sample collection?
All samples were collected between 2006 and 2009, under the WPI's research department with signed patient consent forms.
Sample publications
No publications pertaining to MS or related disorders listed as of March 30, 2012.