@misc{10481/59802,
year = {2019},
url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10481/59802},
abstract = {Objectives: Research on the genetic basis of tinnitus is still in its
first steps. A group of scientists dedicated to tinnitus genetics within
European Tinnitus Network (TINNET) network recognize that further
progress requires multicenter collaborative efforts for defining contributing
genes. The purpose of the present work is to provide instructions
regarding collection, processing, storage, and shipment of samples
intended for genetic studies in auditory research.
Design: One part of the recommendations has a general character; another
part is of particular importance for auditory healthcare practitioners such
as otolaryngology physicians, audiologists, and general practitioners.
Results: We provide a set of instructions and various options for obtaining
samples. We give advice regarding sample processing, storage, and
shipment and define the minimal and essential clinical information that
should accompany the samples collected for genetic processing.
Conclusions: These recommendations offer a basis to standardize and
optimize collaborations between geneticists and healthcare practitioners
specialized in tinnitus and hearing disorders.},
organization = {The work was supported by an independent research program funded under
the Biomedicine and Molecular Biosciences European Cooperation in
Science and Technology (COST) Action framework (TINNET, BM1306)
and from the European Union H2020 research and innovation program
under the MSC-ITN 722046 (Schlee et al. 2017).},
publisher = {Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.},
keywords = {Auditory disorders},
keywords = {Biobanks},
keywords = {Genetics},
keywords = {Hearing loss},
keywords = {Genomics},
title = {Recommendations on Collecting and Storing Samples for Genetic Studies in Hearing and Tinnitus Research},
author = {Szczepek, Agnieszka and Frejo, Lidia and López Escámez, José Antonio},
}