How to apply for serum samples

• Fill in and sign the Application form.
  
• A detailed scientific protocol must be enclosed in the application, including background and goal of the study, method description, description of the requested serum volume, power calculations, finance plan, a list of planned publications and Curriculum Vitae of the principal investigator.
  
• At least one collaborating partner/co-author from the Cancer Registry and /or Janus Serum Bank must be appointed.
  
• Send the signed application form and protocol to the Janus Serum Bank. A scanned version by E-mail is preferable.
  
• The application will be processed by the steering group at Janus within two months.
  
• An approval from the Norwegian Regional Committee for Medical Research Ethics (REC) is required before serum samples can be shipped.