Cancer Institute Seeks Better Locator for Research Samples
Published Date: 6/12/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Cancer Institute wants your thoughts on a new way to track and locate cancer research samples through their Specimen Resource Locator. This affects researchers and labs who use these samples, aiming to make finding and sharing easier without adding extra costs or delays. You’ve got 60 days to share your feedback and help shape this helpful tool!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Specimen Locator Helps Researchers and Labs
The National Cancer Institute is proposing a Specimen Resource Locator to help researchers and laboratories find and share cancer research samples more easily. The notice asks for public feedback during a 60-day comment period and says the tool aims to make locating and sharing specimens easier without adding extra costs or delays.
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