Human Genetic Cell Repository for Biomedical Research
Official title: Scientific and Administrative Management Core
Funded at Coriell Institute for Medical Research · NIH-11414862 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national resource center will keep and expand a library of well-documented human cell lines and DNA from people with inherited disorders and diverse backgrounds to help researchers study genetic diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Coriell Institute for Medical Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Camden, United States) |
| Project start | March 15, 2015 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $251,683 |
| NIH project number | 5U42GM115336-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11414862 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with inherited disorders or chromosomal abnormalities who may contribute samples or participate in related future studies through consented materials.
✕Less likely to help
Patients will not directly receive a treatment or intervention from this grant, but the resource could enable future research benefiting them.
What this research studies
This grant funds Coriell to maintain and grow the HGCR, a centralized collection of high-quality biospecimens for biomedical research and education. The repository supports researchers by providing well-characterized cell lines and DNA, with services tailored to researchers’ requests. The work emphasizes quality control, documentation, storage, and distribution to users across the U.S. and internationally. By making these resources available, scientists can investigate questions about genetic diseases, diagnosis, and prevention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, researchers will have reliable human biospecimens to accelerate discoveries that could improve diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: There is a longstanding, successful model of centralized biobank repositories supporting genetic research.
Where this research is happening
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Coriell Institute for Medical Research
Camden, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Turan, Nahid — Coriell Institute for Medical Research
- Study coordinator: Turan, Nahid
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.