NYSCF Scientific Discovery Biobank
New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute
Summary
The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute is performing this research to accelerate diverse disease research using cells from the body (such as skin or blood cells) to make stem cells and other types of cells, conduct research on the samples, perform genetic testing, and store the samples for future use. Through this research, researchers hope to identify future treatments or even cures for the major diseases of our time.
Description
Researchers at the New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute study diverse diseases, conditions, and traits by creating stem cells from biological samples. These "pluripotent" stem cells can become any cell in the human body, including cells that may be difficult, invasive, or impossible to obtain directly. Additionally, researchers perform genetic testing to learn more about DNA, a material in most cells that contains instructions for the body's development and functions (such as traits like eye color and risk of certain diseases). A piece of DNA that determines the specific r…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 0+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 30 days or older. * Diagnosis and/or medical history of a condition, disease, genetic background, or trait of interest or healthy control. * Adults with decisional capacity must provide written informed consent unless physical limitations preclude signing. * Adults without decisional capacity to consent must a have diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (AD/ADRD); Batten Disease, Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), Huntington Disease, Lewy Body Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Mult…
Interventions
- OtherBiological Sample Collection
Skin biopsy (2-3mm) and/or blood (up to 50 mL); saliva; excess/ leftover biospecimens that were (or will be) collected for other purposes (e.g., medical procedure).
Location
- New York Stem Cell Foundation Research InstituteNew York, New York