The GRU Cancer Center Tumor Tissue and Serum Repository, were established with support from the Georgia Cancer Coalition (GCC). The repository collection includes a variety of specimen types, such as tumor tissue and cells, blood and other biofluids as well as normal specimens used as controls. The Biorepository also acts as a state-wide biorepository with samples being collected from 14 participating sites in the state of Georgia (the Bio-Repository Alliance of Georgia for Oncology or BRAG-Onc). The quality of all specimens are reviewed by a trained pathologist, and the information is captured in the tumor bank’s database. The tissue bank provides human specimens and laboratory services for basic and translational research to further the understanding of the cellular and molecular pathogenesis of human cancers.