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Biobank and Molecular Analysis Program (BMAP)

Accelerating Scientific Discovery with Expert Specimen Support

The Biobank & Molecular Analysis Program (BMAP) at Nemours Children’s is a fully staffed, CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified, state-of-the-art facility. 

Our team has extensive expertise in biorepository, genomic sequencing and molecular analysis services. We help accelerate research for clinicians, investigators and partners locally and globally. We collaborate with leading institutions, including Thomas Jefferson University, University of Delaware, Cleveland State University, ChristianaCare and many others.

Our biobank is one of the largest and most diverse repositories with more than 10,000 collected specimens, including solid/liquid tumors, tissue, cartilage, cells, blood, stool and more. We offer digital PCR, gene expression analysis, mononuclear cell isolation and other leading-edge molecular capabilities. 

We deliver high-quality, compliant specimen collection, processing, storage and analysis services for a broad range of projects. With advanced technologies and instrumentation, we empower life-changing pediatric research.

Our Leadership

Diana Corao-Uribe, MD

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Contact: Diana.CoraUribe@Nemours.org | (302) 651-6384

Lab Team

Jennifer Holebrook | Program Manager
Email(302) 651-6824

Deepti Anand, PhD | Research Scientist 
Email | (302) 298-7367

Robert (Ben) Islett, MB | Lab Manager 
Email | (302) 651-4669

Paige Blanco, BA | Program Coordinator 
Email | (302) 287-9310

Keeana Bacchus, BS | Research Assistant 

Dhwani Shah, MS | Clinical Research Coordinator

Ian Kang, BS | Clinical Research Technologist

Ander Sanjuan, BS | Clinical Research Coordinator (Orlando)

Gwen Ovalle, BS | Clinical Research Assistant (Jacksonville)

Deborah Stabley, BS | Senior Research Associate

Lee Hirata, BS | Senior Clinical Research Technologist

Raymond George, MS | Clinical Research Associate

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Research collaboration at Nemours is critical for solving complex issues for our patients and families, advancing scientific knowledge and fostering innovation across the industry. Our team works closely with the following research centers, labs, areas and cores.

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Core Services & Infrastructure

BMAP serves as a foundational resource for researchers. With support across study design, regulatory navigation, analytics and funding, our end-to-end capabilities drive insights that improve children’s lives.

We operate under strict HIPAA regulations, and our site is certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and is the only pediatric biobank in the Delaware Valley accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Our team currently supports the Nemours Molecular Diagnostic DNA sequencing and fragment analysis tests.

What We Offer

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Starting a Study 

Our team provides the information and resources you need to conduct an impactful study. To start a study, please contact Paige Blanco at Paige.Blanco@Nemours.org to initiate the process. 

We’ll coordinate a meeting with the appropriate experts to move your project forward. We look forward to assisting you.  
 

Specimen Submission, Use & Handling

To use our services, researchers need an iLab account.

Sign in to your iLab account or register for a new account. If you have questions, please contact us at MBCore@Nemours.org


Specimen
 Submission

To submit a specimen for processing, researchers must complete a form through iLab.

Once in iLab, navigate to Request Services, then Molecular Analysis Program. The form is called “Biomolecular Core Lab Request Form 2021.”

After submitting the form, your request is assigned an activity number. Please forward this number to Paige Blanco at Paige.Blanco@Nemours.org.

Note: Sending specimens to an external institution requires a material transfer agreement and a data use agreement. You can access these by contacting our Office of Technology Transfer. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at MBCore@Nemours.org


Clinical Trials Processing 

To submit a clinical trials processing request, researchers must complete a form through iLab.

Once in iLab, navigate to Request Services, then Biobank Service Request. The form is called “Clinical Trials Processing Services.”

After submitting the form, your request is assigned an activity number. Please forward this number to Paige Blanco at Paige.Blanco@Nemours.org.

If you have any questions, please contact us at NemoursBiobank@Nemours.org


Specimen Use

Before using specimens, researchers must obtain approval from the Nemours Institutional Review Board . 


Consenting Process

We encourage clinical providers to leverage their patient relationships to obtain consent themselves. However, we are fully trained to assist in the consenting process if needed. 

Please contact Paige Blanco at Paige.Blanco@Nemours.org with questions. 

Shipping Specimens to Our Facility

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware
Biobank & Molecular Analysis Program
1600 Rockland Rd.
Biobank GD74
Wilmington, DE 19803

Phone: (302) 651-6824
Fax: (302) 651-5176
Email: MBCore@Nemours.org

Shipping notes:

  • Our team is fully trained in human biospecimen shipping and we are available for advice.
  • The sender pays for all shipping costs, including packaging materials. 
  • We use FedEx for shipping and can offer a discount.

Contact Us 

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Service Questions

Paige Blanco | Program Coordinator

Paige.Blanco@Nemours.org

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Fees, Funding & Billing Questions

Jennifer Holbrook | Program Manager

Jennifer.Holbrook@Nemours.org

(302) 651-6824

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Consenting Questions

Paige Blanco | Program Coordinator

Paige.Blanco@Nemours.org

(302) 287-9310 

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Research Design & Support Questions

Deepti Anand, PhD | Research Scientist

Deepti.Anand@Nemours.org

(302) 298-7367