# MT Group | Biospecimen CRO
> MT Group is a specialized biospecimen CRO focused on accelerating biomarker discovery and validation by identifying and delivering high-quality human biospecimens paired with what we call "MT Level" clinical metadata. Our work is practical and product-led: we design custom biospecimen collections (fresh, frozen and FFPE tissue, blood/serum/plasma, swabs, urine, saliva and more) and stitch those samples to rigorous, study-relevant clinical annotation so your assay development and translational research teams get usable specimens, not just tissue. We've built this capability over two decades and a broad operational footprint, with hundreds of collection sites and thousands of custom projects, so we can scale to complex pharmaceutical, biotech, and diagnostic needs. What sets us apart is our emphasis on metadata and quality: every sample is delivered with comprehensive clinical annotation, we hold ourselves to a high-bar, quality guarantee (we'll replace specimens that don't meet your standards), and we pursue partnerships rather than one-off transactions, becoming a repeat, trusted resource for many clients. We pair that operational rigor with thought leadership and client service, publishing technical guidance, running disease-focused programs (for example autoimmune and oncology collections), and providing consultative proposals that align with a sponsor's scientific goals to ensure that the teams we work with get both the specimens and the context required to make them meaningful.

- [Biospecimen CRO | Customized Biospecimen Collections | MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/): MT Group is a biospecimen CRO that designs and executes customized biospecimen collections with “MT Level” metadata for pharma R&D as a biorepository companies.
- [Fresh Tissue Samples for Research - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/tissue-samples/fresh-tissue-samples/): Ethically sourced fresh human tissue samples for biomedical research. High-quality, well-characterized specimens for cell culture, molecular studies, and ex vivo drug testing.
- [The Hidden Challenge in Assay Development: Why Pre-Analytical Variables Can Make or Break Your Assay - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/the-hidden-challenge-in-assay-development-why-pre-analytical-variables-can-make-or-break-your-assay/): Discover why assays that perform well in labs often fail in clinical settings. Learn how pre-analytics - the often-overlooked factor in diagnostic workflows - impacts assay performance despite millions invested in development and validation
- [Human Plasma Samples for Research – MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/human-plasma/): High-quality human plasma samples for scientific and pharmaceutical research. Ethically sourced, fully characterized, and quality-assured plasma for reliable experimental outcomes.
- [Over 30 Years in Liquid Biopsy Assay Development - MT Group’s Biospecimen Program](https://mtgroupbio.com/liquid-biopsy-biospecimens/): Ethically sourced biospecimens to advance liquid biopsy cancer detection, treatment monitoring, and therapeutic guidance. MT Group delivers expertly collected plasma, serum, and cfDNA-rich samples with full traceability and research-grade quality.
- [High-Quality FFPE Tissue Samples for Research | MT Group - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/tissue-samples/ffpe/): Ethically sourced FFPE tissue samples with pathologist verification and comprehensive clinical data. Reliable partner for pharma and academic R&D.
- [Disease State Biospecimens for Research](https://mtgroupbio.com/disease-state-biospecimens/): Comprehensive human biospecimens representing oncology, autoimmune, metabolic, infectious and other disease states. Ethically sourced, fully characterized, and supported by complete clinical metadata to advance genomic, proteomic and biomarker research.
- [Biospecimen Collection | MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/who-we-are/): MT Group's 20 years of experience as a biospecimen CRO has helped establish robust biospecimen collection, storage, and transport systems.
- [Biospecimen Procurement Sites | MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/our-sites/): MT Group has over 150 biospecimen procurement sites around the US, plus growing reach into South America, Europe, and Asia. Join our network!
- [Client Testimonials - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/client-testimonials/): Read client testimonials about MT Group's biospecimen collection services. Discover why researchers trust our fresh tissue procurement and clinical expertise.
- [Autoimmune Disease Biospecimens for Research - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/autoimmune-biospecimens/): High-quality autoimmune tissue and biospecimens ethically sourced and research-ready for immunology, biomarker discovery, and therapeutic development. Access longitudinal, treatment-naïve, and post-therapy samples with complete clinical annotation.
- [Human Tissue Samples | Fresh, Frozen & FFPE Biospecimens - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/tissue-samples/): Fresh, frozen, and FFPE biospecimens with clinical annotation and pathologist-verified quality. High-quality, IRB-approved human tissue samples from MT Group.
- [Blog Archives - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/category/blog/): Explore MT Group's biospecimen blog for expert guidance on assay development, custom collections, clinical metadata, and translational research topics.
- [Contact Us - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/contact-us/): Contact MT Group for biospecimen collection services. Expert fresh tissue procurement, COVID samples, and customized clinical research solutions nationwide.
- [Blog - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/blog/): MT Group biospecimen collection blog. Expert insights on tissue procurement, clinical trials, COVID research, and best practices in biobanking services.
- [Custom collections of FFPE tissue and other biologics | MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/what-we-do/): MT Group identifies, collects, and delivers fresh, frozen, and FFPE tissue and other biologics for customized biospecimen collections.
- [Essential Factors for Successful Biospecimen Collection - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/essential-factors-for-successful-biospecimen-collection/): Learn essential factors for successful biospecimen collection: strategic planning, temperature control, chain of custody, and quality assurance best practices.
- [Frozen Tissue Samples for Research - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/tissue-samples/frozen-tissue-samples/): High-quality frozen human tissue samples for genomic, proteomic, and biomarker research. Ethically sourced, expertly preserved, and fully characterized to ensure research integrity.
- [Control Biospecimens & Healthy Donor Samples for Research](https://mtgroupbio.com/control-biospecimens/): High-quality human control biospecimens and healthy donor samples for biomedical research. Ethically sourced, IRB-approved, and fully characterized with demographic and clinical metadata to support assay development, biomarker discovery, and case-control studies.
- [Clinical Biospecimens For Research - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/clinical-biospecimens-for-research/): Discover high-quality clinical biospecimens for research with MT Group. Ethically sourced, custom collections with detailed annotations to power your scientific breakthroughs.
- [Unmatched FFPE Tissue Blocks | Dual Pathologist Reviewed | MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/tissue-samples/ffpe/unmatched-ffpe/): Source unmatched FFPE tissue samples with dual pathologist review and comprehensive clinical annotation. IRB approved, quality guaranteed. GBM, PDAC, ovarian cancer FFPE available. Request inventory today.
- [Biospecimen CRO Frequently Asked Questions | MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/faqs/): MT Group’s biospecimen collections are conducted under IRB approved protocols with complete research and commercial rights, including gene discovery, genetic research, and patents.
- [Events - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/events/): MT Group events and industry conferences. Connect with our biospecimen experts at upcoming clinical research, biobanking, and pharmaceutical events.
- [Human Whole Blood & Blood Components for Research - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/blood-samples/): High-quality human blood and blood components for advanced research applications. Ethically sourced, fully characterized, and quality assured for reliable experimental results.
- [Ethically Sourced Cancer Biospecimens for Translational Oncology Research](https://mtgroupbio.com/cancer-tissue-biospecimens/): Ethically sourced, IRB-approved cancer biospecimens with comprehensive clinical annotation for translational oncology research. MT Group provides fresh, frozen, FFPE, matched tumor-normal pairs, blood-derived, and longitudinal treatment-response samples—pathologist verified with full chain-of-custody—to support biomarker discovery, drug development, immuno-oncology, and precision medicine.
- [11th Annual Immuno-Oncology Summit - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/meet-with-mtgroup-at-iosummit/): Meet with the MT Group at the 2023 Immuno-Oncology Summit in Boston, Massachusetts, August 7-9 2023
- [American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Meeting - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/meet-with-mtgroup-at-aacc2023/): Meet with the MT Group at the 2023 AACC Annual Meeting in Anaheim on July 23-27 2023
- [Current Promotions - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/current-promotions/): View MT Group's current promotions on biospecimen collection services. Special offers for fresh tissue procurement and clinical research solutions.
- [Small Cell Lung Cancer Tissue - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/sclc_tissue/): Rare tissue samples from subjects with small-cell lung cancer ("SCLC") for translational research
- [MT Group Autoimmune & Inflammatory Disease Biospecimen Program - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/autoimmune_disease_program/): Biospecimens from subjects with autoimmune diseases such as atopic dermatitis, Crohn's Disease, lupus, psoriasis, and ulcerative colitis
- [Blog Archives - Page 2 of 2 - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/category/blog/page/2/): Explore MT Group's biospecimen blog for expert guidance on assay development, custom collections, clinical metadata, and translational research topics.
- [Optimize Year-End Budgets with High-Value FFPE Tissue Samples - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/high-value-ffpe-tissue-for-research-budgets/): Year-end budget cycles present a strategic opportunity for research teams to invest remaining funds in high-quality biospecimens that will advance studies in the coming year.
- [Expanded Biospecimen Collection Capabilities - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/expanded-biospecimen-collection-capabilities/): MT Group values the continued partnership with our customers. Our commitment has been and always will be to support researchers with the highest quality biospecimen-focused CRO services.
- [IO-experienced biospecimens for translational development - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/io-experienced-biospecimens-for-translational-development/): The MT Group collects blood and tissue from patients receiving immuno-oncology treatments for therapeutic & liquid biopsy R&D
- [Customized COVID Biospecimen Collections To Power Your R&D - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/customized-covid-biospecimen-collections-to-power-your-rd/): Customized COVID-19 biospecimen collection services for pharmaceutical R&D. Blood, serum, and tissue samples with comprehensive clinical metadata.
- [Matched Biospecimens from Cancer Subjects for Translational Research - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/matched_biospecimens_from_cancer_subjects/): Access matched biospecimens from cancer subjects to power your liquid biopsy and translational research
- [Tom Moss, Founder and Chief Medical Officer - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/who-we-are/tom-moss-founder-and-chief-medical-officer/): Meet Dr. Tom Moss, Founder & CMO of MT Group. Leading medical expertise in biospecimen procurement and translational research for clinical trials.
- [Marc Siegel, Founder and President - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/who-we-are/marc-siegel-founder-and-president/): Marc Siegel, Founder & President of MT Group. 30+ years healthcare experience, former BIS Laboratories co-founder. Expert in biospecimen services & diagnostics
- [John Kibler, VP of Business Development - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/who-we-are/john-kibler-vp-of-business-development/): John Kibler, VP of Business Development at MT Group. Driving biospecimen collection partnerships and clinical research solutions nationwide.
- [Disease State Plasma Samples for Research | Clinically Annotated | MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/human-plasma/disease-state-plasma/): Source disease state plasma samples with comprehensive clinical annotation, customizable processing protocols, and longitudinal collection capabilities. Oncology, autoimmune, metabolic, and other disease state plasma available.
- [Patient-Specific Antibody Responses - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/patient-specific-antibody-responses/): Study patient-specific antibody responses with MT Group's customized biospecimen collections. Serum, plasma, and PBMC samples with clinical correlation.
- [Autoimmune disease biospecimens - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/autoimmune-disease-biospecimens/): Investigate autoimmune pathologies by studying comprehensively annotated biospecimens from the MT Group
- [Longitudinal Biospecimen Collection Services | 95%+ Retention - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/longitudinal-biospecimen-data-collections/): Expert longitudinal biospecimen collection with 95%+ patient retention. Serial samples from diagnosis through treatment and surveillance. Custom protocols for oncology, autoimmune, and metabolic diseases.
- [Fresh tissue procurement - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/fresh-tissue-procurement/): Expert fresh tissue procurement services from MT Group's nationwide network. Specializing in tumor & IBD tissues with optimal cell viability protocols.
- [Customized FFPE tissue collection capabilities - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/customized-ffpe-tissue-collection-capabilities/): Customized FFPE tissue collection services for clinical research. MT Group delivers high-quality formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded specimens nationwide.
- [MT Group Recognized as Top 10 CRO by PharmaTech Outlook - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/mt-group-recognized-as-top-10-cro-by-pharmatech-outlook/): MT Group named Top 10 CRO by PharmaTech Outlook for excellence in biospecimen collection services and clinical research support. Read the recognition.
- [Developing Access to Liver Transplant Biospecimens - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/developing-access-to-liver-transplant-biospecimens/): Access rare liver transplant biospecimens through MT Group's specialized network. Fresh donor and recipient tissues for transplant immunology research.
- [Fresh tumor tissue for translational research - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/fresh-tumor-tissue-for-translational-research/): Premium fresh tumor tissue procurement for translational research. MT Group ensures optimal viability and rapid processing from diverse US collection sites.
- [Events Archives - MT Group](https://mtgroupbio.com/category/events/): See where MT Group is exhibiting. Connect with our biospecimen experts at leading life science conferences and industry events across the country.