Text description of Tree of Life Sample Management Workflow diagram.
Step 1 – Planning.
Partner discusses plans with a project manager.
Step 2 – Submission.
Partner receives guidance on submission, receiving sample tubes and manifest.
Step 3 – Sampling.
Partner or internal team collects sample and confirms species’ identity
Step 4 – Manifest.
Partner completes sample manifest.
Step 5 – Compliance.
The Legal and Research Governance team reviews information.
Step 6 – Approval.
Confirmation that all compliance processes are completed.
Step 7 – Shipping and receipt.
Samples are shipped on dry ice to the Sanger Institute.
Step 8 – Storage and release.
Received samples are verified and then handed over to the
next team.



