ReProBank helps researchers with the collection of high-quality data and biospecimens related to reproductive health.
A core facility within WashU Medicine, the Reproductive Specimen Processing Bank (ReProBank) was created in 2008 to advance excellence in the study of reproductive health. ReProBank obtains patient consent; collects, processes and stores specimens; and helps researchers select and obtain previously banked specimens based on a comprehensive database of outcomes metrics.
The team includes a principal investigator, Antonina Frolova, MD, PhD, to oversee operations and work with researchers. Our staff is a diverse group of individuals who are employees of the Division of Clinical Research in the Department of OBGYN.
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