Some of the forms below will be required for access to specimens and data collected by WIHSC. You will be asked to submit these forms after your consultation with the WIHSC team.

Specimen Requests & Fulfillment

When requested, please complete the forms below and send to womeninfantsbank@wustl.edu.

Specimen Collection and Processing Agreement 
Investigators must complete this form outlining specimens needed, timepoints, data, staff coverage, and other related information.

Material Transfer Agreement (MTA)
Investigators at academic or nonprofit institutions other than Washington University must sign this agreement to use the samples and data for research purposes only and in compliance with the IRB-approved protocol.

For-profit organizations, will coordinate with the WIHSC team to negotiate an industry-appropriate agreement for the transfer of specimens.

Code Access Agreement
Investigators at Washington University must sign this agreement to use the samples and data for research purposes only and in compliance with the IRB-approved protocol.

WIHSC Operations

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
This document outlines our operating procedures for consenting subjects, as well as the collection, de-identification and storage of samples and data. You may refer to these protocols in describing your study’s methodology.

Sample General Content Form
This is an example of the consent form WISHC uses in collecting biospecimens and data from subjects.