If you would like access to data or samples from the Twin Research & Genetic Epidemiology Unit or are interested in proposing a collaboration with us, please first follow the link TRU Policy Document for Collaborations which will give you the necessary background information.
You will then need to complete "Appendix 1 - Proposal Form" and email the completed form to lynn.cherkas@kcl.ac.uk or ursula.perks@kcl.ac.uk or fax to +44 (0)20 7188 6718 for consideration by the Twin Research Unit Steering Committee.
Appendix 1 - Proposal Form (PDF format, MS Word format)
Appendix 2 - sample DTA
Appendix 3 - sample MTA
Appendix 4 - sample Collaboration Agreement
Appendix 5 - Papers Checklist
ECACC Cell lines for Expression Studies
As part of the Wellcome Trust Funding, we have lymphocyte cell lines available on 370 twins stored at ECACC in Berkshire for use by Bonafide scientfic investigators . The above link gives you information on cell lines in case you would like to obtain them directly from ECACC.
If you require more information on cell lines then please either contact ECACC or Gabriella Surdulescu whom is the Laboratory Manager at the Twin Research Unit.