The objective of the Liver Tissue and Cell Distribution System (LTCDS) is to provide access to human liver for strictly research purposes to primarily NIH investigators throughout the United States of America in order to facilitate bridging the knowledg gap between animal research and human applicability. The contract makes it possible to directly investigate the more relevant human hepatocytes and hepatic tissue in regards to responsiveness metabolism, in vitro models, and disease.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
276201200017C-3-0-1
Application #
8693847
Study Section
Project Start
2012-06-29
Project End
2014-06-28
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2013
Total Cost
$414,154
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Department
Type
DUNS #
555917996
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Country
United States
Zip Code
55455