Find and access samples and medical data you need with BioExchange
BioExchange is an AI-driven matching platform connecting you with the samples and data you need from our global network of providers. Immediately see if our network has what you are looking for with a single search across our providers.
How it works
1. Search
Immediately see how many samples and datasets across our provider network meet your needs with our AI-driven matching engine.
Immediately, for preliminary matches
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Enter what types of samples and clinical data you are looking to find
See how many preliminary matches our providers have and refine your search as needed
Submit your request when ready so relevant providers can confirm the matches
2. Match
We will confirm the provider(s) has what you are looking for and you can review all matches’ details.
1-3 wks, based on request complexity
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We will work with the relevant providers to confirm matches, including project fit, timeline and availability
Once provider(s) confirms, you will see detailed information for all matches including corresponding provider fees
You can review all options and decide how you want to proceed
3. Exchange
Connect directly with providers to exchange data and samples
1-3 weeks, depending on provider
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After mutual confirmation, we will connect you directly with the matched provider(s) for full transparency
We will help facilitate the agreement steps using our expedited process
Then provider can start the exchange and collaborate with you directly
What our customers are saying . . .
“Compared with direct academic collaborations, Specie Bio is faster, easier, and has saved us time and money to get to the data we need. The paperwork for MTAs has been very easy to work with and the Specie Bio team has helped us find samples we weren't sure could be sourced.”
- Katie Pfeiffer, Co-founder, R&D Team, Infinimmune
“We were looking for FFPE samples across multiple disease types for our pharma clients to run important preclinical studies. After months of searching for samples with the necessary clinical criteria and coming up with nothing, we were unsure we could run the study. Specie Bio was able to match us to a provider almost immediately, and we were able to successfully complete the project.
Since then, every time we have new studies ourselves or with pharma, we always search with Specie Bio first and they are able to match us with the right providers every time, so samples are never our bottleneck anymore.”
- John Butler, CEO, QuantumCyte
How AI-driven matching engine harnesses untapped samples and medical data
Managing varied data from disparate sources
To handle the variability in breadth, depth, and structure of inventory and medical metadata from providers in a scalable manner, we developed an AI-driven ingestion workflow that evaluates and harmonize data across providers and streamline the matching process.
Interpreting researcher requests
To ensure that we can match requests accurately, we trained models to map inclusion and exclusion criteria from a researcher’s natural language request to information from inventory and medical metadata from our provider.
Matching requests to sample and data inventory from providers
Our matching engine then leverages our custom built multi-step Al workflow to apply the inclusion and exclusion criteria to the full set of inventory from our providers and rank the results in order of relevance. This determines which providers are most likely able to fulfill a request.
Why BioExchange
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One search across providers
Quickly see if providers in our network have the samples and data you are looking for with our AI-driven matching engine
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Extensive access to data and samples
Tap into a provider network with multimodal data and millions of samples with rich clinical annotations consented for research
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Connect directly to providers
Work directly with providers from health systems, research institutes, medical centers, and biobanks for a transparent exchange
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Accelerate research and development
Skip months of searching and logistical challenges to start experiments, train models and develop products sooner
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Prioritize budget and efficiency
Compare options across providers that match your sample and data requirements and fit your budget needs
2M+ samples with linked medical data across the following disease areas and sample types
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Whole Blood
Plasma
Serum
PBMCs
Cell Line
and more
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Primary tissue
Metastatic tissue
Match normal tissue
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DNA
RNA
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Ascites
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Respiratory Fluid
Urine
and more
Frequently Asked Questions
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Researchers leverage BioExchange’s AI-driven matching engine to identify how many preliminary matches there are within our network of providers. After the researcher submits a request, Specie Bio will confirm the matches with the relevant providers, and directly connect the researcher with the matched provider to exchange samples and data following a streamlined agreement process.
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BioExchange makes it easy to find the samples and data you are looking for with a single place to search across our global provider network powered by our AI-driven matching engine. Unlike other traditional biobanks and marketplaces, we connect you directly with providers, streamline agreements, and enable access to richer medical data from our providers—so you can start your research and development in days or weeks, not months.
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It depends on the complexity of the request and the turnaround time of the provider. For requests with more criteria, it generally takes longer to confirm with providers. Typically, we are able to confirm preliminary matches with partner providers and respond to your request in 1-3 weeks. If we can’t confirm matching samples, we will continue to look for matches with our newly onboarded providers and newly collected samples and data, until you no longer need them.
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Specie Bio has a global network of provider partners from health systems, research institutes, medical institutes, mission-driven organizations and biobanks. This network includes millions of available specimens and tens of millions of annual patient visits, and is rapidly expanding.
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We use the budget information provided in your request to match you with relevant providers that meet your requirements. Our provider partners set their own charge back fees, often only to cover their operational cost. Specie Bio charges a standard fee structure only if you decide to proceed with any of the matched providers.