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

02/19/2026

Why are Black communities underrepresented in clinical trials and what can we do about it?

A new study exploring why Black women chose to join a breast cancer clinical trial reveals something powerful. Many participated to help others and to leave a legacy of better treatment for future generations.

Even more important, most women learned about the trial through friends, family, survivors, and community conversations, not doctors. This shows how vital trusted voices are in spreading awareness.

When more people from all backgrounds join clinical trials, we move closer to fair and effective treatments that work for everyone.

You can make a difference today by learning about research, sharing this information, and talking with your loved ones about breast cancer and clinical trial participation.

💗 Together, we can build a healthier future.
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02/17/2026

To our February babies, Happy Birthday! Don’t forget to complete your medical follow-up this month! Contact Alison at alisnide@iu.edu or (317)274-2366 if you need assistance.

02/13/2026

As the Department of Defense (DoD) challenges the scientific community to design high-impact research, the Komen Tissue Bank stands ready to provide the critical biospecimens needed to drive these innovations.

Our unique collection of healthy breast tissue is the gold standard for researchers aiming to understand the initiation and progression of the disease, a key focus for this year's BCRP applications.

If you are a researcher looking to leverage KTB resources for your DoD application, please reach out.

The Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) challenges the scientific community to design research that will address the urgency of ending breast cancer. Specifically, the BCRP seeks to accelerate high-impact research with clinical relevance, encourage innovation and stimulate creativity, and facilitate productive collaborations.

If you are interested in taking part in the Department of Defense’s Breast Cancer Research Program application applications are now open. Please let us know. Cheri@mbcglobalalliance.org

02/12/2026

Meet Sam! She recently completed an internship at the KTB, and we were so moved by what she had to say about her time with us:

"I gained so much experience with data analysis and insight into the role that genetic testing is playing in the future of medicine. This project showed me not only how important medical education is to the broader population, but also the need for ongoing follow-up and continual consent with donors."

We are so proud to provide a space where future medical professionals can find their passion. Join us in wishing Sam the best of luck in her future career!

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02/10/2026

02/09/2026

Big things are happening at the Biospecimen Collection and Banking Core!

Our team member, Sam, spent the day at the Indiana CTSI Cores Research Rally presenting our partnership with Manifold. We are working together to make sure that "access to data" is never a barrier to a cure.

By putting our Core's resources onto an AI-driven platform, we’re helping researchers get to their "Aha!" moments faster than ever before. We’re so proud of the work Sam and the whole team are doing to support scientists here at IU and beyond!

02/05/2026

They say, "diamonds are a girl's best friend," but around here, it's all about the healthy breast tissue, serum, and DNA samples! 💎🧬

Our pockets stay full so that researchers around the world have the "normal" tissue they need to understand how to stop breast cancer before it starts.

We’re just the girls (and team!) making sure the "Resource for the Cure" stays ready for action. 🎗️✨

02/03/2026

It’s February! 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.

02/02/2026

What a Sunday at IU Indy! 🏀💗

The Komen Tissue Bank team had a wonderful time at the Women’s Basketball Pink Out game yesterday. It was inspiring to see The Jungle filled with so much support for breast cancer awareness and research.

We loved meeting so many of you at our info table! Research is a team sport, and every conversation we had helps us get one step closer to understanding how to prevent breast cancer before it starts.

Special thanks to the IU Indy Athletics department for hosting us. We are so proud to be part of this Jaguar community! 🐾

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01/29/2026

Thanks to the generosity of tissue donors, DNA samples at the Komen Tissue Bank help researchers deepen their understanding of breast cancer and support future prevention and treatment advances.

Every donation is carefully handled, securely stored, and used to advance research that helps countless others. Your gift to science truly matters.

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01/27/2026

Did you know that our frozen tissue samples are stored in liquid nitrogen tanks to ensure they remain perfectly preserved? This behind the scenes look at our retrieval process shows the care our team puts into managing the world’s only healthy breast tissue repository.

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01/23/2026

Did you know the key to ending breast cancer is found in our own normal biology?

There is only ONE place in the entire world dedicated to collecting and preserving normal breast tissue for research: The Komen Tissue Bank.

By donating a small sample of normal tissue, our volunteers provide the benchmark that scientists around the world use to make life-saving breakthroughs. Your "normal" is the missing piece of the puzzle.

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