What is the volume of blocks that you would be looking for?  What will it be
used for (what type of research)?


Jennifer MacDonald
San Antonio Community Hospital
Upland, CA  91786
(909) 985-2811 ext. 4148
jmacdonald@sach.org


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> From: 	Victoria Baker[SMTP:vbaker60@yahoo.com]
> Sent: 	Wednesday, April 26, 2000 11:57 AM
> To: 	HistoNet Server
> Subject: 	Looking for sources of human tissue for research 
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I'm in need of a source for human tissue.  We would
> like to get the tissue in blocks, not slides.  Because
> of all the restrictions and legal issues it has been
> difficult (and VERY expensive) to get it.  At the
> moment we are looking for prostatic cancers, but will
> be looking for other tissues in the future.  
> 
> This is strictly for research purposes.  Our research
> deals with rat and mouse tissue only, but some of our
> studies are advancing where we need to look for human
> tissue.  
> 
> We would prefer not to get it from a corporation, but
> from a hospital or similar facility.  If anyone can
> help or give me some information it would be greatly
> appreciated.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Vikki Baker
> American Health Foundation
> One Dana Road
> Valhalla, New York
> 
> 
> 
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