National collection of human cell lines and DNA for genetic research
Official title: The NIGMS Human Genetic Cell Repository
Funded at Coriell Institute for Medical Research · NIH-11111569 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project maintains and grows a national collection of human cell lines and DNA to help researchers studying inherited conditions and human genetic variation.
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 | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,750,000 |
| NIH project number | 2U42GM115336-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11111569 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include people with inherited genetic disorders or chromosomal abnormalities, individuals from diverse ancestry groups, and healthy volunteers willing to donate cells or DNA.
✕Less likely to help
People who are unwilling or unable to donate biological samples or whose health concerns are unrelated to genetics may not directly benefit from participating.
What this research studies
From a patient's point of view, this project acts like a carefully run bank that stores cells and DNA from people with inherited disorders, chromosomal changes, and healthy volunteers. The team collects samples, verifies and characterizes them, and stores them under strict quality controls to prevent contamination. They prepare and distribute DNA and cell materials on request and provide special genetic services to qualified researchers. By keeping well-documented, high-quality biological materials, they make it easier for scientists and clinicians to study genetic causes of disease and improve diagnostics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the repository could speed genetic diagnoses and support research that leads to better tests and treatments by providing reliable human samples and data.
How similar studies have gone: Longstanding biobanks and cell repositories have a proven record of enabling genetic discoveries and improved diagnostics, so this is a well-established approach.
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
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.