Coriell hosts an on-prem server farm that helps to store large amounts of data to support its operations. Hosted on these servers is a centralized Repository Information Management System (RIMS) that integrates biospecimen tracking, regulatory metadata, and clinical annotations. This enables complete traceability, monitoring of sample status, and ensures data integrity. Coriell's RIMS is FISMA-compliant, meaning it meets the stringent cybersecurity standards established by the Federal Information Security Management Act, a U.S. law that governs data protection for federal systems and contractors, thereby providing an additional layer of security and trust for government-supported clinical research.
Researchers can access biospecimen metadata via Coriell’s online catalog, which includes searchable fields for tissue type, storage conditions, and donor clinical data—enhancing utility for study design and sample selection.
Data management at Coriell also supports trial compliance, including documentation of adverse events, protocol adherence, and registration with platforms such as ClinicalTrials.gov.
We have supported multi-center clinical studies and large-scale NIH initiatives, implementing GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO-aligned data practices that protect donor confidentiality and uphold regulatory standards. With secure, compliant, and accessible data ecosystems, Coriell ensures sample utility and simplifies research workflows.
