Mononuclear Cells for Biomanufacturing Process Development

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is the collection of Mononuclear cells (MNCs)  from healthy or diseased volunteers via venipuncture and apheresis is routinely required for the development, validation, and/or training of laboratory procedures in the Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics Process Development Laboratory. This protocol is intended to allow the systematic collection of mononuclear cells by apheresis and/or routine venipuncture. Resultant cell products may be banked and distributed for laboratory studies/in vitro assay development with collaborators enterprise-wide and external partners approved by Mayo Clinic IRB.  

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria: 

  • Non-pregnant subjects, adults aged 18 > 60 years of age (pregnancy status may be confirmed by a pregnancy test prior to donation)

Exclusion Criteria:

Healthy Donor Cohort

  • Malignancy (including history of melanoma and any form of skin cancer < 6mos from diagnosis)
  • Autoimmune disorders, including but not limited to: Rheumatoid arthritis, Type I diabetes, Crohn’s Disease (IBD)
  • Adults lacking the capacity to consent
  • Females that are pregnant (by laboratory testing) or breastfeeding (by self-report)
  • Unwilling or unable to sign the informed consent form
  • Medications – including immunomodulatory agents
  • Infectious disease within 21 days (by self-report)
  • Ineligible for apheresis procedure due to donor weight and hematocrit at the time of collection (based on self-reported gender)
  • Abnormal calcium (ionized), magnesium, sodium, or potassium blood electrolyte level 2,3
  • Abnormal CBC panel with differential 2,3
  • Known genetic disorder (by self-report)
  • Unacceptable peripheral veinous access for apheresis per apheresis RN evaluation (central line access will not be pursued)
  • Physician review 
  • Medical records review

Diseased Donor Cohort

  • Adults lacking the capacity to consent
  • Females that are pregnant (by laboratory testing) or breastfeeding (by self-report)
  • Unwilling or unable to sign the informed consent form
  • Infectious disease within 21 days (by self-report)
  • Ineligible for apheresis procedure due to donor weight and hematocrit at the time of collection (based on self-reported gender)
  • Unacceptable peripheral veinous access for apheresis per apheresis RN evaluation (central line access will not be prospectively pursued for this collection)
    • NOTE: If donor already has central line access (Mahurkar or Palindrome only), peripheral access may not be needed and the central line may be used. In this situation a donor is eligible for participation provided suitability testing is acceptable.
  • Physician review
  • Medical records review

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 8/26/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Margaret DiGuardo, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

CRM Biotrust

MAYOCLINICBIOTRUST@mayo.edu

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Abba Zubair, M.D., Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

CRM Biotrust

MAYOCLINICBIOTRUST@mayo.edu

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Jill Adamski, M.D., Ph.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

CRM Biotrust

MAYOCLINICBIOTRUST@mayo.edu

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