News

  • Jan 2025

    New Paper on Human iPSC Reprogramming Published

    Postdoctoral researcher Tatanya Pozner's latest paper, Human iPSC Reprogramming Success: The Impact of Approaches and Source Materials, was published this January.

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  • Jul 2024

    NIGMS Repository Expands Gene-Edited iPSC Collection

    The NIGMS Repository is now distributing 15 gene-edited induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines, supporting research into disease mechanisms and therapeutic development.

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  • Mar 2024

    Attending the ACMG Clinical Genetics Conference

    Team members from the NIGMS Repository traveled to Toronto this month to attend the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting.

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  • Oct 2023

    Expanded HMW DNA Offerings at the NIGMS Repository

    The NIGMS Repository now offers high-molecular-weight (HMW) DNA from an expanded range of source materials, including fibroblast and induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines.

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  • Mar 2023

    Human Genetic Cell Repository Featured on NIGMS Blog

    The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Human Genetic Cell Repository (HGCR), housed at the Coriell Institute, in its Biomedical Beat blog where writers shine a light on scientists and research backed by NIGMS.

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  • Feb 2023

    Rare Disease Day: FAQs for Contributing to the NIGMS Human Genetic Cell Repository

    For those affected by a rare disease, there is an accessible way to contribute to the research effort. The Human Genetic Cell Repository (HGCR), sponsored by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) and hosted at the Coriell Institute, contains many thousands of cell line and DNA samples derived from tissue donations from affected people, allowing researchers to study these diseases and develop new therapies. The collection of samples representing rare diseases is always growing!

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  • Feb 2023

    New iPSC Lines Added in 2022

    Dozens of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines were added to the collections in Coriell's care last year. See a full list of new lines here.

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  • Sep 2022

    NIGMS Repository: 50 Years of Biobanking History

    First established at Coriell in 1972, this collection of cells and DNA is one of the very first at Coriell and is an extension of our founder Dr. Lewis L. Coriell’s mission: To provide scientists around the world with standardized biomaterials of the highest quality to support research.

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  • Jul 2022

    NIGMS Repository Draws Blood to Advance New Therapies

    The NIGMS Repository team prides itself in its extensive collaborations with rare disease advocacy organizations, helping to strengthen the tie between these communities and researchers in the field. By working hands-on with patient foundations, the NIGMS Repository supports individuals affected with rare diseases and their families to participate in scientific research opportunities.

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  • Dec 2021

    NIGMS Repository Address AMP Reference Materials Forum

    Co-PI of the NIGMS Repository, Matthew W. Mitchell, PhD, gave a presentation as part of the AMP Reference Materials Forum, which took place virtually earlier this month. This meeting focused on the research need and resource availability of genetic testing reference materials, such as DNA samples. Some of the more common research applications requiring the use of these well characterized biomaterials include: assay development, test validation, quality control, and proficiency testing.

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