The Correlative Sciences Program (CSP) acts as MSK’s core facility for Protocol Core Services to support biological specimen management. A core facility is a centralized shared resource that provides access to services, best practices, standard operating procedures, and technology, as well as expert consultation for scientific and clinical investigators. The CSP offers the following services for clinical trials: preparation of kits for research specimen collection, including source documentation
research specimen storage according to protocol specifics
research specimen shipment
query resolution regarding research specimens handled by CSP