Brain Tumor Translational Resource (BTTR)

Overview

The Brain Tumor Translational Resource (BTTR) is a biorepository and resource that supports brain tumor research at UCLA, other academic centers, brain tumor consortia, and industry. It is committed to providing its researchers and physicians with tangible brain tumor resources they may draw upon to complete their research. The BTTR provides researchers access to de-identified clinical resources and tissue on consented patients who have been diagnosed with Brain Tumors. These biospecimen resources can include blood, cell culture, stained and un-stained slides, paraffin tumor blocks, frozen tissue, DNA and RNA.   

Mission

Support research that improves the diagnosis and treatment of brain cancer.