NIGMS Human Genetic Cell Repository for Biomedical Research
Official title: The NIGMS Human Genetic Cell Repository
Funded at Coriell Institute for Medical Research · NIH-11414861 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This NIH grant supports Coriell to maintain and expand a centralized collection of human cell lines and DNA from people with inherited disorders and diverse backgrounds to speed biomedical discoveries.
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) | $1,750,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U42GM115336-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11414861 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with inherited disorders, chromosomal abnormalities, or diverse geographic backgrounds whose biospecimens may be contributed for research.
✕Less likely to help
If your biospecimens are not requested by researchers, you would not directly benefit from this grant.
What this research studies
The project keeps high-quality biological materials ready for researchers across the U.S. and abroad, ensuring they are well characterized and uncontaminated. It also develops new services and biomaterials in response to researcher requests, helping translate genetic insights into better diagnoses and treatments. If you are a patient with a genetic condition, your samples could contribute to a repository used by many scientists to study disease mechanisms and potential therapies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Researchers could use these well-documented biospecimens to advance understanding and treatment of genetic diseases, potentially benefiting patients in the long term.
How similar studies have gone: Historically, centralized cell repositories have accelerated genetic research by providing accessible, well-annotated materials to many investigators.
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.