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Cancer Center Biobank

Overview of Services

The SSS Cancer Center Biobank (CCB) serves as the central repository for biological specimens and associated clinical information from patients treated within the cancer center. 

The biobank is responsible for the collection, processing, storage, and distribution of high-quality, diverse biological specimens in accordance with the National Biospecimen Network (NBN) standards. The facility maintains updated standard operating procedures (SOPs) covering all aspects of biobank operations, including specimen collection, processing, annotation, storage, distribution, and quality assurance.

All collected biospecimens are used exclusively for research purposes. Collection sites include different sites treating cancer patients within LCMC Health system.

Leadership

Dr. Omeed Moaven | Principle Investigator/Director | omoave@lsuhsc.edu

Location and hours of operation

Hours Location

Monday - Friday

8am - 4:30pm                 

1700 Tulane Ave, Rm 942 B3

New Orleans, LA 70112

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Dr. Omeed Moaven
CCB Principal Investigator
 
504-568-4750
 
omoave@lsuhsc.edu
 
1700 Tulane Ave
 
Celeste Daigneault
CCB Associate
 
504-210-3430
 
cdaig6@lsuhsc.edu
 
1700 Tulane Ave