LabShare is a collaborative platform designed to facilitate the exchange of animal models, tissue biospecimens, and other research resources among academic researchers.

Our mission is to modernize how labs exchange resources

Q: Who can use LabShare?

LabShare is available to academic researchers affiliated with participating institutions.

Q: What types of resources can be requested or shared on LabShare?

Users can share resources such as animal models, tissue biospecimens, cell lines, plasmids, and other research materials.

Q: Is there a fee to use LabShare?

LabShare is free to use for researchers affiliated with participating institutions.

We’re building the platform that enables researchers and institutions to collaborate, optimize funding, and accelerate science discovery.

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Scientific progress scales when resources are shared. LabShare makes that possible

LabShare was created to address a simple but persistent problem in academic research. Valuable materials and models are frequently wasted and recreated because there is no reliable way to discover and share what already exists.

We are building a secure platform that allows verified researchers to list, request, and transfer research resources across labs and institutions. By making resource sharing visible, structured, and ethical, LabShare helps researchers save time, reduce cost, and focus on advancing science.

As research funding tightens, making the most of existing resources is critical. Shared infrastructure is essential to the future of research and scientific discovery. LabShare is designed to support that future.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LabShare?

LabShare is a collaborative platform designed to facilitate the seamless exchange of animal models, tissue biospecimens, and other research resources among academic researchers. LabShare connects researchers from various institutions and disciplines, allowing them to discover, request, and share research resources through a centralized online platform.

Who can use LabShare?

LabShare is available to all academic researchers, including faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers, affiliated with participating academic institutions. If your institution is not yet on LabShare, please contact us and we’ll help you bring LabShare to your institution.

What types of resources can be requested or shared on LabShare?

Users can share a wide range of research resources on LabShare, including animal models, tissue biospecimens, cell lines, plasmids, and other materials relevant to biomedical research. We also partner with human repositories and biobanks to provide visibility to existing biospecimens in their catalogs.

Is there a fee to use Labshare?

LabShare is free to use for all researchers affiliated with participating academic institutions.

Can I share my research data on LabShare?

At the moment, LabShare is prioritizing the sharing biospecimens, equipments and lab protocols to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers.

Is LabShare secure?

LabShare takes data security and privacy seriously and implements industry-standard measures to protect user data from unauthorized access, disclosure, and alteration.

Can I collaborate with researchers outside of my institution on LabShare?

Yes, LabShare enables collaboration and networking opportunities with researchers from other participating institutions, fostering a collaborative research ecosystem that transcends geographical boundaries.

Are there guidelines for ethical use of materials on LabShare?

Yes, LabShare expects users to adhere to ethical standards and institutional policies governing the use of research materials, including compliance with animal welfare regulations and informed consent requirements.

What metrics can institutions track using LabShare?

Institutions can track over time active users and labs, resources shared, requested, and transferred, estimated cost savings, and time saved to experiment.

Can LabShare be used across multiple campuses or affiliates?

Yes, LabShare can be used across multiple campuses or affiliated institutions.