CHOIR

The CHOIR biobank will support research into childhood onset ocular inflammatory disease: understanding how and why disease develops, and providing the information needed to help develop new treatments. The CHOIR biobank samples and data comprise: • Blood collected at time of any routine venesection • Tears obtained using filter paper strip (Schirmer strip) collection by eye doctor in clinic • Tissues considered excess from surgery on the eye including uveal tissue (iris samples) and intraocular fluid (aqueous) • Stool / faeces obtained by family at home or by family in clinic • Saliva obtained by family at home or by family in clinic and routinely collected clinical information.

Existing samples:

  • Inflammatory disorder of the eye (disorder)

Contact Information

Email:
a.solebo@ucl.ac.uk
Address:

UCL GOS Institute Child Health
30 Guilford Street
 London
Greater London
WC1N 1EH
England

Last Updated: 06/26/2023


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