[Nhcoll-l] cryo storage

[Cody Thompson]

I was just asked that same question...


Cody W. Thompson, PhD
Mammal Collections Manager
& Assistant Research Scientist
University of Michigan
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On Wed, Nov 11, 2020 at 3:41 PM Jonathan Dunnum <jldunnum at unm.edu> wrote:

> We have been approached about potential storage of vaccine in our Division
> of Genomic Resources at the Museum of Southwestern Biology. I think health
> departments in each state are being asked to identify institutions with
> ultracold storage capacity.
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> *From:* Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> on behalf of Robert
> Waller <rw at protectheritage.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 11, 2020 1:37 PM
> *To:* Eli Wyman <eliswyman at gmail.com>; Cody Thompson <cwthomp at umich.edu>
> *Cc:* nhcoll <nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu>
> *Subject:* Re: [Nhcoll-l] cryo storage
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> *  [EXTERNAL]*
>
> Great catch Deb and Cody,
>
> Repair responses and contingency plans for failures may also be challenged
> so this would be a good time to review those plans and procedures and
> agreements with supply companies.
>
> Rob
>
>
>
> *From:* Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> * On Behalf Of *Eli
> Wyman
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 11, 2020 3:24 PM
> *To:* Cody Thompson <cwthomp at umich.edu>
> *Cc:* nhcoll <nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu>
> *Subject:* Re: [Nhcoll-l] cryo storage
>
>
>
> We (at Princeton University) were warned months ago that there is likely
> going to be a shortage of -80 freezers for this very reason.
>
>
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>
> Eli
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> On Wed, Nov 11, 2020 at 3:09 PM Cody Thompson <cwthomp at umich.edu> wrote:
>
> Debra:
>
> That is a good question!  I suspect it depends on plant capacity if you
> are reliant on a vendor.  We use Messer as our bulk LN2 vendor - they do a
> lot of work with medical facilities - and I have not received any
> information from them regarding this particular issue.  However, I
> definitely will be asking that question.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cody
>
>
> Cody W. Thompson, PhD
>
> Mammal Collections Manager
>
> & Assistant Research Scientist
>
> University of Michigan
>
> Museum of Zoology
>
> 3600 Varsity Drive
>
> Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
>
> Office: (734) 615-2810
>
> Fax: (734) 763-4080
>
> Email: cwthomp at umich.edu
>
> Website: codythompson.org
>
>
>
> *In response to the ongoing events associated with COVID-19, the
> University of Michigan Museum of Zoology has suspended non-essential
> operations. This includes access to the collections via scientific visits
> or outgoing loans. Please do not ship collections (gifts, exchange, loan
> returns, etc.) to the museum at this time.*
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 11, 2020 at 2:51 PM Debra Trock <dtrock at calacademy.org> wrote:
>
> Have folks been giving a thought to the fact that if the Pfizer COVID-19
> vaccine requires ultra cold storage, there could be a shortage of liquid
> nitrogen and ultracold freezers on the horizon?  Are their contingency
> plans for the cryo collections in museums around the country - in fact the
> world?
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Deb
>
>
>
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