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TPIRC Biobank

The Food Allergy Institute is a branch of the Translational Pulmonary and Immunology Research Center (TPIRC), housing several important aspects of food allergy data and specimen collection that drive the vital research necessary in developing our individualized treatment programs for diseases in food allergy as well as rare and orphan diseases such as pulmonary and immunological disorders.

TPIRC Biobank

What is the Biobank?

A biobank is a collection of biological samples used for medical research. The TPIRC Biobank is a library of biospecimens and clinical data collected from TPIRC patients over time. The data is used to support research studies in pulmonary and food allergy research studies.

Why is the Biobank Important?

The Biobank is vital in facilitating molecular-based research that will drive the development of future treatment and improvement of clinical outcomes for patients.

How Can I Help With Research?

What does it mean to participate?
Participating in the TPIRC Biobank means that you consent to take part in our research study and allow our study staff to collect and store biospecimens and clinical data for research purposes. For this to occur, an informed consent process will take place with you and your child in person during your first visit.
 
How is the identity of my child’s information safeguarded?
We have steps in place to keep personal information private. All identifiable information will be replaced with a study code. Only authorized personnel will have access to the study information.
 
Will my child have an additional blood draw?
No extra needle jabs! There will be no additional blood draws. A portion of the blood that is used for diagnostics will be set aside for the Biobank.

 

Can I withdraw my child at any time?
Yes, study participation is completely voluntary. You may withdraw your child from the study at any time by notifying the research study team. Withdrawal notifications should be submitted to biobank@tpirc.org.
 
How will this change the lives of all food allergy patients?
Gaining a deeper understanding of food allergy at a molecular level can enrich future treatment plans for allergy patients as a whole.

Other Areas of Research

  • Food Allergy
  • COVID-19
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
  • Airway Inflammatory Disorders
  • Immunodeficiency
TPIRC Research

Published Work

Recent Articles

Marsteller, N.L., Morphew, T. & Randhawa, I. Demographic, Clinical and Diagnostic
Correlation of Almond Allergy in a Cohort of Nut Allergy Patients. Food and Agricultural
Immunology. (2021).


Marsteller, N.L., Fregoso, D.J., Morphew, T. & Randhawa, I. Demographic, Clinical and
Diagnostic Immune Response to SARS CoV 2 in an Asymptomatic Pediatric Allergic
Cohort. Ped All Imm Pulm. (2021).


Marsteller, N.L. et al. Evaluating the potential allergenicity of dietary proteins using
model strong to non allergenic proteins in germ free mice. Food Chem Toxicol, 111398


Marsteller, N.L., Nussbaum, E., Morphew, T. & Randhawa, I.S. Cystic fibrosis patients at
risk for disease progression marked by decline in FEV1% predicted: development of the
cystic fibrosis risk of disease progression score. J Thorac Dis 11, 5557 5565 (2019).


Brock, J.P., Nussbaum, E., Morphew, T.L., Marsteller, N.L. et al. Allergy Evaluation During Hospitalized Asthma Improves Disease Management Outcomes. SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine. 1, 328-333 (2019).


Randhawa, I., Marsteller, N.L., Morphew, T (2019) Tolerance Induction Program Effect
Explains Variation in Wheal Size, sIgE, and IgG4 in Peanut Allergic Children. J Allergy Ther
10:2


Randhawa, I., Morphew, T. & Marsteller, N.L. Correlation of negative skin prick test
results for tree nuts and successful tree nut challenges among children with peanut
allergy. Allergy and asthma proceedings : the official journal of regional and state allergy
societies 39, 456 460 (2018).