I have found the CHTN Eastern division to be invaluable to my
research. There number is 215 662 4570 . You will need to fill
otu a research proposal but it s not that bad.
I have recently herad of another company called Novagen but
haven't had any direct
experience with them.

 Good luck!

Sue Wells

Victoria Baker wrote:

> 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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