Donors as research subjects

Helpful Resources

These resources will help you understand when a donor is considered a research subject and how to initiate NMDP Institutional Review Board (IRB) review.

• FRM-00158 Algorithm Analysis (Legacy F00602) (PDF)
  This algorithm can help you determine if an unrelated donor is a human research subject on a recipient research protocol, or is not a human research subject but is supporting research activities on a recipient research protocol.
• AID-00058 Donors as Research Subjects - Transplant Center Procedures (Legacy A00354)
  Follow these procedures for all transplant center hematopoietic cell recipient research protocols that involve NMDP donors.
• FRM-00432 Donor Cells for Manufacturing Protocol Questionnaire (Legacy F01196) (PDF) 
  Complete all questions for the application to be reviewed by Donor Cells for Manufacturing Review Group.
• FRM-00437 Donor Request for Manufacturing Cells (Legacy F01201) (PDF)
• Donors as Research Subjects Training
  This webinar covers algorithm training for investigators conducting research involving NMDP donors.

Need Help?

For questions or assistance, contact IRBStaff@nmdp.org.