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This policy operates subject to all applicable laws, regulations, and U-M policies regarding protection of clinical and research data. It sets standards specific to Central Biorepository (CBR) operations in accordance with sound ethical principles...

This policy aims to ensure that donor preferences are given due respect in the conduct of research projects that are facilitated by the Central Biorepository (CBR). It operates subject to the UMMS Policy Governing Tissue Sample Collection, Ownership...

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule governs the use and release of a patient's personal health information, also known as Protected Health Information (PHI) , by a covered entity . To use and/or disclose PHI...

Data and biospecimen repositories (sometimes called registries, banks , or libraries) are used to store data, with or without biospecimens, for future research use. Federal regulations and U-M policies that protect the privacy of patients and...

This is not an exhaustive set of instructions on how you should complete your HUM application. This information only provides guidance on citing policies and practices related to CBR activities. You may have more information within each section...

A research repository is defined as a collection of data/biospecimens that have been collected and stored with the intention of using the materials for future research , either by the investigator who collected them or by sharing the materials with...

Protected Health Information (PHI) is individually identifiable health information held or maintained by covered entities , or by business associates acting for the covered entity. PHI is subject to HIPAA Privacy Rule protections. HIPAA Privacy Rule...