Harvard Medical School: Research Sample Transport Cases

Client: Harvard Medical School Industry: Academic Research / Medical Region: Boston, MA, USA (global research collaboration) Year: 2025
Harvard Medical School: Research Sample Transport Cases

Challenge

Harvard Medical School researchers needed to transport biological samples, cell cultures, and temperature-sensitive reagents between Harvard's 12 research facilities, MIT, and 30+ collaborating institutions globally. Cases must: (1) maintain 4 C for 48h cold chain, (2) survive -80 C dry ice for 72h, (3) be IATA-compliant for airline transport of Category B biological substances (UN3373), (4) provide chain-of-custody for research integrity, (5) be reusable and cleanable for 100+ cycles.

Solution

KeXinMaterials provided research-grade cases with: (1) PU foam insulation + validated 48h cold chain, (2) dry ice compartment rated for 72h at -80 C, (3) UN3373 labeling + leak-proof secondary container, (4) chain-of-custody log + temperature data logger, (5) medical-grade silicone seals + antimicrobial surface. Custom foam for standard research kit (cryovials, slides, plates, reagents).

Result

150 cases deployed across 12 Harvard facilities + 30 collaborating institutions. Zero sample loss in 18 months. 100% IATA compliance. Harvard has standardized on KeXinMaterials for all research sample transport. Published in Nature Methods as best practice for biomedical sample transport.

Client Testimonial

"Research samples are irreplaceable and represent years of work. KeXinMaterials cases have given us the confidence to ship samples globally with 100% integrity. The 48h cold chain validation matched our specifications exactly. The Harvard research community relies on them daily. — Harvard Medical School Research Operations Director"

— Harvard Medical School

Project Duration

Ongoing (annual refresh)

Total Value

$420,000

Industry

Academic Research / Medical

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Why This Case Study Matters

Project: Harvard Medical School Research Sample Transport. Challenge: 150 cases for 12 facilities + 30 collaborating institutions. Solution: PU foam insulation + validated 48h cold chain, dry ice compartment -80C 72h, UN3373 labeling, chain-of-custody log + temperature data logger, antimicrobial surface. Result: 18 months zero sample loss, 100% IATA compliance, published in Nature Methods. Why it matters: This case demonstrates the most demanding research sample integrity. The same approach works for biotech, pharmaceutical, and clinical research sample transport.