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Official X Account of the Cooperative Human Tissue Network (CHTN). Serving the research community with high-quality human biospecimens!

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It is Science Friday! Vanderbilt Health-led team wins NIH Replication Prize for biobank data quality tool. Read More. ow.ly/WbCC50Z88WW #biobanking #VanderbiltHealth

Vanderbilt Health-led team wins NIH Replication Prize for biobank data quality tool

The team measures how reliably data in large DNA biobanks reproduces previously published genetic findings.

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Wisdom Wednesday... Improving cancer survival rates will require hard policy choices ow.ly/tNj950Z891O

Improving cancer survival rates will require hard policy choices

Nature - Integrated care and prevention strategies are key, but without careful planning — and sustainable funding — they risk falling short.

nature.com
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It is TMA (tissue microarray) Tuesday at the CHTN! Today, we are promoting our CHTN_OvCa2 - Ovarian Carcinoma Survey TMA. More details on our TMA website: ow.ly/TMxq50Z88O9 #cooperativehumantissuenetwork #tissuemicroarray #TMA #biorepository #ovariancancer
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National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month The American Migraine Foundation is sharing different topics each week of June to acknowledge the migraine experiences. americanmigrainefoundation.o… #migraine #americanmigrainefoundation

2026 Migraine & Headache Awareness Month | American Migraine Foundation

2026 Migraine & Headache Awareness Month This June, the American Migraine Foundation is observing Migraine and Headache Awareness Month with a theme that hits...

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In honor of #HigherEducationDay, the CHTN wants to acknowledge the amazing academic universities where our adult divisions operate. The University of Pennsylvania The Ohio State University Duke University Vanderbilt University Medical Center University of Virginia
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🌍✨ Happy World Environment Day! Let's celebrate the beauty of our planet together! Embrace traditional wisdom by planting trees, conserving water, and respecting nature. #WorldEnvironmentDay #EcoWarriors
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Wisdom Wednesday... Read the Nature article titled "Testosterone therapy is trending. Who really needs it, and why?" ow.ly/YVOj50Z5FEL #testosterone #testosteronetherapy

Testosterone therapy is trending. Who really needs it, and why?

Nature - Some clinicians are pushing to broaden testosterone use, but there is debate about its benefits and risks.

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It is TMA (tissue microarray) Tuesday at the CHTN! Today, we are promoting our CHTN_CRC2 - Colorectal Carcinoma Progression TMA. More details chtn.sites.virginia.edu/tiss…. #cooperativehumantissuenetwork #tissuemicroarray #TMA #biorepository #colorectalcarcinoma
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Wisdom Wednesday... Could a vaccine for Lyme disease be coming? Read more. ow.ly/NAwL50Z2NRe #medicalresearch #science #lymedisease #vaccines

A vaccine for Lyme disease could be on the horizon

The vaccine candidate is the furthest any shot has gotten since the last one was pulled in 2002. Scientists are testing other ways to block infection.

sciencenews.org
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Do you utilize tissue microarrays in your research? At our recent exhibits, we have been hearing a lot of researchers mention TMAs. Get more information about our available pediatric TMAs here. ow.ly/WxNW50Z2O1u. #TMAs #tissuemicroarrays

Tissue Microarrays | CHTN

The CHTN's operating Tissue Microarrays protect the subjects from whom CHTN specimens are obtained.

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🇺🇸✨ Happy Memorial Day! Today, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Let’s gather with loved ones and enjoy a day of remembrance and gratitude. 🌭❤️ #MemorialDay
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During our recent exhibits at scientific meetings, we have been asked about tissue microarrays (TMAs) more frequently, so we wanted to remind everyone that the CHTN does have ready-made TMAs! ow.ly/2ilS50Z0e0Y #cooperativehumantissuenetwork #TMA #tissuemicroarray
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Wisdom Wednesday... Lots of discussions around this topic right now. Do GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic prevent cancer? ow.ly/PHaj50Z0cKL #cancerprevention #cancer #ozempic #GLP1

Do GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic prevent cancer?

Several studies have served up tantalizing hints about the drugs’ potential cancer prevention benefits, but other results land all over the map.

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The CHTN will be exhibiting at the new AACR Special Conference: Drug Discovery and Development. The meeting takes place in Boston on July 22nd and 23rd. We hope to see you there! #AACRdrugdev26
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It is Science Friday! A common HEPA filter is found to modestly improve brain cognition in adults over 40. ow.ly/QQWj50YWAv2

This Simple Home Device May Boost Brain Power in Adults Over 40

HEPA air purifiers can slightly boost brain function in adults 40 , potentially reducing pollution-related cognitive decline. Using a HEPA air purifier for one month may modestly improve cognitive...

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Wisdom Wednesday... Can AI help doctors avoid missed diagnoses? Read more to find out. ow.ly/zXJL50YWArh #sciencenews #AI

Can AI help doctors avoid missed diagnoses? A new study suggests yes

AI may help doctors avoid missed diagnoses, but it still needs real-world testing and human oversight before it can guide patient care.

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🌸 Happy Mother's Day! 🌷 Today, we celebrate the incredible women who fill our lives with love and warmth. Let's honor all moms—past, present, and future! #MothersDay
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💚 Happy World Ovarian Cancer Day! 💚 Do you perform ovarian cancer research? Check in with the CHTN to see if we have the biospecimens you need for your study! ow.ly/f5HW50YTwWR #WorldOvarianCancerDay #cancerresearch

Contact Us | CHTN

Contact The Cooperative Human Tissue Network.

chtn.cancer.gov
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Wisdom Wednesday... In honor of #WorldOvarianCancerDay on Friday, we are sharing a link about the current advances in Ovarian Cancer Research via the National Cancer Institute. ow.ly/YN4G50YTxuL #ovariancancer #cancerresearch #NCI #medicalresearch

Advances in Ovarian Cancer Research

Find what’s new in ovarian cancer research, including current progress in treatment with drugs that block DNA repair. Selected NCI-supported programs that address ovarian cancer are also described.

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FUN POST ALERT! 🌌✨Happy Star Wars Day, everyone! May the 4th be with you today and always! 🎉💫 Let's share the wisdom of Yoda and celebrate this galaxy we all love. 🚀❤️ #StarWarsDay #MayTheForceBeWithYou
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