Nationwide Children's Selected as Biospecimen Core Resource for The Cancer Genome Atlas

The Biopathology Center serves as the Biospecimen Core Resource for The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA).

TCGA, a coordinated effort supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Human Genome Research Institute, is working to accelerate the comprehensive understanding of the genetics of cancer using innovative genome analysis technologies.  As the primary interface between the TCGA program office and the Tissue Source Sites, the Biospecimen Core Resource coordinates sample shipments and data collection with institutions around the world.