BENTO

ACCESSING BQC19
MATERIAL

ACCESS BQC19
materials

Access to high-quality biological material and data from patients infected and not infected with SARS-CoV-2 is crucial to better understand the determinants of COVID-19. Given that samples are a valuable and limited resource, requests for access will be rigorously evaluated to optimize their use and ensure that the proposed analyses are justified and have a significant impact on research. The BQC19 adheres to the principles of the Wellcome Foundation Declaration (March 2020) on sharing data and findings related to COVID-19, “Sharing research data and findings relevant to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak,” available at: https://wellcome.ac.uk/press-release/sharing-research-data-and-findings-relevant-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak. Recognizing the urgency of this global health crisis, BQC19 is committed to sharing research results quickly and openly to support the public health response and help save lives. Researchers with access to BQC19 data and samples will be required to provide a copy of their derived data, which will become part of the BQC19 resources and will be accessible to other researchers, thereby enriching the database for collaborative research.

Access to biological material and/or data from the BQC19 follows a three-step process

Explore the platform Bento

Before submitting an access request, we encourage you to consult the BQC19 Bento platform to verify whether the cohort meets your research needs. If you cannot find the information you need, please do not hesitate to contact us, because the search parameters on the platform are currently limited.

Fill in the access request form

Download and complete the appropriate form (for data only or for data and biological material), providing information about the data and/or material you wish to receive.

Submit your request

Send the completed form to info@bqc19.ca to finalize your request.

Among the information to be provided, you will need to include a description of your project, institutional affiliations, co-researchers involved, and the type of data and materials you wish to receive from BQC19. You will also be asked to submit the scientific and ethical reviews to which your work has been subjected. An access fee must be paid by providing a purchase order number, and a legal agreement for the transfer of data and/or materials must be signed by all parties.

If you have any questions about the process for accessing BQC19 materials, please contact Julie Bérubé, BQC19 coordinator.