USA Health Biobank and Histology Core Facility

Message from the Director

​Welcome to the USA Health Biobank and Histology Core Facility. Our mission and vision are to support biomedical research by providing high-quality biospecimens and state-of-the-arthistology and staining services. We are deeply committed to advancing scientific discovery by ensuring that every specimen is collected, processed, stored, and analyzed with the highest standards of quality, integrity, and ethical responsibility. The success of our facility is rooted in long-term collaboration. As a reason, we work closely with investigators and clinicians’ teams to understand their scientific goals and needs to deliver tailored solutions, from biospecimen acquisition and annotation to advanced tissue processing, staining, and imaging. To this end, our experienced staff offer professional expertise and a shared dedication to foster excellence and innovation.​

We adhere to rigorous regulatory, consent, and data governance practices to protect patient privacy and maximize the scientific value of donated specimens. Through these efforts, we honor and appreciate the contribution of patients whose generosity makes every discovery possible. As research technologies and scientific questions evolve, our facility continues to expand its capabilities, invest in adopting new methodologies, and refine best practices. ​

We look forward to working with you to accelerate discovery and innovation and translate research findings into clinical practice.​
Thank you for your trust and collaboration.​

Sincerely,​
​Santanu Dasgupta, M.S., BEd., PhD.​
Associate Professor of Pathology and Urology​
Director, USA Health Biobank & Histology Core Facility​
Mitchell Cancer Institute​
Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine​
University of South Alabama​