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Begin a New MACS Project

MACS Project

MACS Application for Biospecimens and/or Data is the way by which access to biospecimens and/or data is granted. The first step in the approval process is the Preliminary Application. Click on the button if you would like to begin a Preliminary Application for MACS Biospecimens and/or Data.

Expected time for a new project to have data delivered: 4-6 months