The Tissue & Archives Committee was created to provide comprehensive tissue related services and materials for investigators while fulfilling the Department of Pathology’s mandate to protect the tissue archive in compliance with CAP Guidelines and Federal and Provincial Legislation. 

Human tissue, collected for diagnostic purposes, is a very valuable resource for clinical and translational research.  However, this resource is limited in amount and though it initially belongs to the patient from whom it was taken, once collected and processed it is
mandated by legislation that it be safe-guarded for diagnostic usage which supercedes all other uses.

Despite this, the committee is dedicated to facilitating and conducting research for the advancement of knowledge and improvement of health for all.

Applications will be processed within 4-6 weeks.

Accessing the Tissue Archives
 •Application for Tissue for Biomedical Research
 •Clinical Research Impact Committee
 •UWO Research Ethics Board
 •Options for Studies Using Pathology Material
 •Requests for Tissue for Clinical Trials – Suggested Guidelines

It is suggested that outside researchers enlist the help of a local collaborator within the London Academic Community. 

Relevant Links
•LHSC/SJHC Privacy in Research Policy
•Lawson Health Research Institute
•University of Western Ontario Office of Research Ethics Link
•Health Records Chart information

Relevant Legislation and Regulations
•Tri-council Policy Statement
•PHIPA
•Public Hospitals Act
•FIPPA

Tissue & Archives Contact information
Karen Mackie
Tissue Resources Liaison
(519) 663-3375
karen.mackie@lhsc.on.ca