Sperm Cryorecovery

Sperm frozen and stored by the TTML can be recovered at the request of the investigator at any time. See the Services and Rates page for pricing and details.

Importing Cryopreserved Sperm From Outside Institutions/Vendors

Contact exporting institution for information regarding the line you wish to import.

If a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) is required, obtain MTA requirements from the exporting institution. Contact the Authorized Officials at Northwestern University to complete the MTA Agreement.

Ordering Sperm

Frozen sperm must be shipped in a dry shipper (available through TTML and most vendors).

CCM/TTML can assist in placing the order:

• Submit completed animal shipment form to CCM. Clearly indicate the mouse strain required and the number of aliquots (straws/vials) to order.
• Complete the request form found on the NUcore TTML page, and upload the form when it is ready to purchase on NUcore.
• CCM and TTML staff will coordinate the shipment of the sperm once all the information has been received and reviewed.

If you prefer to place the order, be aware that it is essential that embryos be sent in a special shipping unit, a dry shipper, which is available through our lab. Embryos should be shipped directly to our laboratory at the following address:

Attn: Giuliana Caronia-Brown
TTML/Center for Genetic Medicine
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Simpson Querrey B-700
303 E. Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60611

Initiate a Project: Cryorecovering Sperm From TTML Stocks

To initiate an project, complete the request form found on the NUcore TTML page, and upload when ready to purchase on NUcore.