The University of Florida (UF) is the site of an Alpha-1 DNA and Tissue Bank.  Lung tissue samples can be collected during transplantation and transferred to UF for preservation.  Also blood samples will be collected at patient education seminars and other Alpha events all over the nation in upcoming months.  

Please contact the lab at the University of Florida for more information at alpha1lab@medicine.ufl.edu, 1-352-846-0747 or visit their website at www.alphaone.ufl.edu.

Researchers with a study proposal relevant to the Alpha-1 Community may request tissue samples to conduct their research.  Requests will be reviewed and approved by the Alpha-1 Foundation's Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee.