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Susan G. Komen Tissue Bank at the IU Simon Cancer Center

The world's only biobank that collects healthy breast tissue for breast cancer research. The donors to this repository are volunteers.

The KTB is a repository bank of whole blood, DNA, plasma, serum and frozen human breast tissue. What sets the KTB apart from all other tissue and blood repositories is that the vast majority of our donors are without evidence of breast cancer. Each sample is annotated with detailed medical information about the donor. Even though donors will not benefit directly from their donation, they are providing an invaluable resource to enable research to maximize its potential today and in generations to come.

09/02/2025

It’s September! You know what that means! If your birthday is this month, take a moment to complete your medical follow-up! Contact Alison at alisnide@iu.edu or (317)274-2366 if you need assistance.

09/01/2025

This Labor Day, we’re celebrating the people who make breast cancer research possible. From the front desk to the freezer, from donors to data analysts—every role matters. Thank you to our incredible team for the work you do every day to move science forward.

08/29/2025

ShareForCures® is a breast cancer research registry by Susan G. Komen, connecting researchers with information from people who have or had breast cancer. When you join ShareForCures, you become part of a team. And every great team has a mascot.

Meet Hope, the ShareForCures unicorn, who sprinkles joy and positivity everywhere she goes. Hope may bring fun and excitement, but she represents something powerful. Learn more about ShareForCures: https://bit.ly/47jq8PJ

08/29/2025

Community matters—and so does conversation.

We’re grateful for everyone who stopped by our booth at the Health and Wellness Fair at IU Indianapolis! Every time someone shares what they learned about the Komen Tissue Bank, it helps grow a movement rooted in hope, science, and community.

Whether you donate, volunteer, or simply tell a friend, you're helping researchers get closer to ending breast cancer.

Let’s keep the momentum going—because real change starts with real people.
Visit our website to learn more about our mission!

08/27/2025

Meet Our Newest Intern!

Say hello to Emma, our newest intern this semester!

"Hi, I'm Emma Wagner! I'm a Community Engagement Intern for the Komen Tissue Bank. I'm a senior at IU Indianapolis, majoring in Public Health with minors in Epidemiology and Medical Sociology. I've always wanted to work in disease prevention, and I'm excited to have this opportunity. In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, taking my dog for walks, and spending time with friends. I'm excited to learn from this experience while supporting KTB's mission to end breast cancer.”

Welcome to the team, Emma—we’re thrilled to have you on this journey with us!

Drop a comment to welcome Emma and cheer her on in her journey!

08/21/2025

We’re the only tissue bank in the world collecting healthy breast tissue for breast cancer research. Surprised? So are most people!

Tell us in the comments:
What’s one thing you’ve learned about the Komen Tissue Bank that you didn’t know before?

Let’s spread the knowledge—because awareness fuels research!

08/19/2025

Hey August birthdays! It’s your turn to help us help others by completing your medical follow-up! Contact Alison at alisnide@iu.edu or (317)274-2366 if you need assistance.

08/18/2025

World Breast Cancer Research Day | August 18

Today, we celebrate the science, innovation, and dedication driving progress in breast cancer research—and the people who make it possible.

At the Komen Tissue Bank, we’re proud to be the only biobank in the world collecting healthy breast tissue from volunteers. This unique resource helps researchers understand how breast cancer starts, how it grows, and how we can stop it—before it begins.
🔬 Research saves lives.
💗 Our donors make it possible.
🌍 Together, we’re building a future free from breast cancer.

Let’s honor the researchers, advocates, and donors who are changing the story of breast cancer—one discovery at a time.

08/15/2025

Want to support breast cancer research in a powerful way? Help us spread the word about the Komen Tissue Bank!

KTB is the only biobank in the world collecting healthy breast tissue—a critical resource for researchers working to understand how breast cancer starts and how to stop it.

By sharing our mission with your network, you help:
✅ Raise awareness among potential donors
✅ Connect researchers to this one-of-a-kind resource
✅ Accelerate the path to prevention and cures

💬 Tag a friend, share this post, or visit our website to learn more.

08/14/2025

Why Healthy Tissue Is a Game-Changer

To find a cure, researchers need to compare cancerous tissue to healthy tissue—and that’s where the Komen Tissue Bank shines.

By collecting healthy breast tissue, the KTB gives scientists the tools to:
✅ Identify early changes that lead to cancer
✅ Discover new prevention strategies
✅ Develop better treatments

This unique resource helps researchers understand what normal looks like—so they can better detect what’s not.

08/13/2025

What Is the Komen Tissue Bank?

It's the only biobank in the world collecting healthy breast tissue for breast cancer research.

While most tissue banks focus on cancerous samples, the KTB helps scientists understand what healthy looks like—so they can better detect what’s not.

📍 Based in Indy, powering breakthroughs around the globe.

Visit our website to learn more: https://cancer.iu.edu/ktb/index.html

08/08/2025

It was KTB Day at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center booth at the State Fair! Alison brought the energy and passion for breast cancer research, sharing how the Komen Tissue Bank empowers science through healthy breast tissue donation. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to learn more and show support!

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550 N University Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN
46202

Telephone

+13172742366

Website

http://www.komentissuebank.iu.edu/

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