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Oxford BioStorage Service (BOSS)

Medium and long-term biosample storage service for clinical mental health research.

About us

BOSS is a tissue, blood, saliva and urine biosample storage facility for clinical research trials, based in Oxford.

BOSS is located at the National Institute for Health and Care Research Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility, a dedicated centre for improving mental and cognitive health treatments through clinical research.

As BOSS is managed by mental health clinical researchers, our team understands study workflows and sponsor requirements for biosample storage, ensuring a service tailored to the needs of mental health research delivery.

Why use BOSS?

  • Temperature controlled biosample storage at -80 degrees, with 24-hour online monitoring to ensure sample quality and longevity
  • Secure hospital-based environment
  • UK-wide transport logistics managed
  • Capability to accept internationally shipped samples
  • Long-term storage

For enquiries, email: [email protected].

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