Biobanks and population cohorts
NIHR BioResource
Also known as: NIHR BR
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Over 200,000 volunteers with and without disease, with samples and genetic data, who can be recalled for new studies by genotype or phenotype.
Application required Varies Samples GeneticHow it can replace animal studies
Human samples and recallable volunteers allow experiments on human cells and people instead of animals.
How to get access
Application to NIHR BioResource.
- Access level
- Application required
- Who can use it
- Academic and industry researchers.
- Cost
- Varies
Data held
Population
From NAMsDB (https://namsdb.uk/resource/nihr-bioresource), release data under CC BY 4.0. Printed 26/10/2026.