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MyoBridge Volunteer
Donor Program

High-quality muscle tissue and primary cells from precisely defined donor groups. Simplify your cell sourcing, limit variables, and access unrivaled characterization. 
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Streamline tissue sourcing. Accelerate research.  

The MyoBridge Volunteer Donor Program is a tissue sourcing program that connects researchers with human muscle samples donated by real-world participant populations stratified by age, disease, or other demographics.

Our donor network, IRB-approved tissue collection protocols, and muscle cell expertise allow us to meet your precise needs so you can eliminate tissue sourcing hurdles and focus on your research.  
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How MyoBridge works

  1. Exploratory Call: Establish deliverables, best approach, and unique considerations. 
  2. Study Design: We determine the appropriate IRB-approved protocol for the tissue collection study. 
  3. Tissue Procurement: Our clinical partners recruit the appropriate donors and execute the tissue collection study with support from our experts.  
  4. Processing: Tissue is processed according to your specifications, including quality testing and any requested analytical services.
  5. Delivery: Samples are shipped via reliable cold-chain logistics to any location worldwide.
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Reliable sourcing from world-leading muscle cell experts

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Ethical Sourcing

MyoBridge tissue collection studies are IRB-approved and run according to strict clinical study protocols. 

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End-to-end service

Just tell us what you need. We'll handle the rest, from recruiting donors to delivering ready-to-use tissue samples to your laboratory. 

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Proven Quality

All Custom Cell Solutions products are backed by over two decades of muscle cell expertise and widespread use in published scientific research. 

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FEATURED

Curi Bio and Cook MyoSite Announce Strategic Scientific Collaboration to Advance Translational Human Muscle Disease Models 

Curi Bio, the global leader in human 3D engineered tissue platforms, and Cook MyoSite,  a pioneer in the development of skeletal muscle-based therapies, announced a strategic partnership to develop advanced, predictive human engineered tissue models aimed at addressing muscle-related diseases and metabolic disorders, including obesity and diabetes. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MyoBridge?

MyoBridge is an IRB-approved human muscle tissue sourcing program that provides researchers with access to ethically sourced, cohort-defined human skeletal muscle tissue and primary cells for research use.

What types of donor populations are available?

MyoBridge supports both healthy volunteer and disease-specific cohorts. Studies can be designed around characteristics such as age, disease status, and other demographic factors based on research needs.

How is MyoBridge different from purchasing existing inventory?

Rather than relying solely on suitability of pre-existing samples, MyoBridge is designed around specific research requirements and donor characteristics. This approach helps researchers access more relevant, study-specific samples.

How does the program work?

The process begins with a discussion of your research goals and sample requirements. From there, MyoBridge coordinates tissue collection through IRB-approved studies, processing, quality testing, and logistics to deliver samples that align with your research needs.

What sample types are available?

In addition to skeletal muscle tissue and primary cells, studies may support the collection of related sample types, including blood, serum, plasma, and other materials based on project requirements.  

Are collections customizable?

Yes. MyoBridge is designed to support cohort-specific studies and can be tailored to meet the objectives of individual research programs, subject to study feasibility and design requirements.

How are donor privacy and ethics handled?

All tissue collections are conducted under IRB-approved protocols with informed consent. Donor privacy is protected, and only anonymized data is provided according to study requirements.

Why do researchers choose MyoBridge?

Researchers choose MyoBridge for access to defined donor cohorts, simplified end-to-end coordination, reduced variability, expert muscle tissue processing, and a strong commitment to ethical sourcing.  

Is MyoBridge intended for research use only?

Yes. MyoBridge supports research applications only. It is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use.

Is MyoBridge expensive?

Not unexpectedly, custom building a clinical volunteer donor tissue collection project can be more costly in dollars than sourcing from cadavers that may not exactly match the desired characteristics. The value lies in controlled conditions and characteristics that will ultimately provide greater relevance, consistency, and better science.

How do I get started?

Contact the MyoBridge team to discuss your study goals, desired donor cohort, sample requirements, and research objectives. We'll work with you to explore the most appropriate sourcing strategy for your project.

Schedule an introductory call to learn more

 Complete this form and a MyoBridge specialist will be in touch shortly to schedule a discussion with our team. We’d love to hear about your research and see if MyoBridge is a good fit for you!
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