sample demonstration of a process

1. Step-by-step guide for
applying and accessing resources
at a database
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2. 4 steps of application

3. Query
1

4. Query
 List the inclusion and exclusion criteria
of your human research project
e.g.
• Age > 30
• N males and M females
• Diagnosed of hypertension between the age of
30 and 40
• No smoking or drinking history

5. Query
 Based on your criteria, we will search the
database and summarize the number of
subjects and data sections available for
you
 Based on the data summary, we will also
estimates the payment for you

6. Query
YES
NO
Um…
 proceed to the next step
number of items not enough to meet
my demand
need some twist
Your decision

7. File the
application
2

8.  Required documents:
- official letter from your institution
- proof of institutional research eligibility
- application form
- your research proposal
- proof of IRB approval
 protocol, scientific & ethical review
File the
application

9. Contract &
payment
3

10. Contract &
payment
 Sign the contract
 Make your payment
We will begin to prepare the datasets and
withdraw biomaterials from storage once the
payment is made

11. Data &
biomaterial
delivery
4

12. Data &
biomaterial
delivery
4
EXPRESS

13. FAQs

14. What are the data and biomaterials available?
Detailed list of available items can be found in the webpage
Questionnaire
Physical measures
Blood & urine assays
Genomics data
Blood metabolome
Blood plasma
DNA
Urine

15. What if I change my mind on the agreed item
numbers?
It depends on where you are during the whole application process
Before the contract is signed,
we will continue to work with you to
reach the acceptable item numbers
After the contract is signed, you
need to file a form of consent change
in order to apply for additional items

16. Why does it takes so long to get items I need?
Your decision on the final number of items may depend
on the following situations:
• the database’s collection of subjects
• your research demand, and
• your budget expense plan
Each step takes time

17. Why does it takes so long to get items I need?
It usually takes weeks for reviewers to complete
protocol, scientific, and ethical review.
Each step takes time

18. Why does it takes so long to get items I need?
Preparation of resources takes longer if you apply for biomaterials because
we will only check out biomaterials from the storage once you made the
payment.
Each step takes time

19. More questions? call us on
00-0000-0000
a data release manager will be ready to answer your
questions