Instructions for Ordering Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs)
from the NIGMS Human Genetic Cell Repository
Requirements
In addition to the standard ordering instructions, investigators ordering induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are subject to the following requirements:
PROCEDURE
All orders for iPSCs must be submitted using the Repository’s online catalog. Customers must register online and, after their registration has been approved, can add items to their shopping cart from the catalog and check out. Instructions for placing your first order can be found here. Before requests can be processed, the required information and supporting documentation must be reviewed and approved by the Coriell Order Review Board.
The information required for the Statement of Research Intent can be submitted electronically during the checkout process. The Material Transfer Agreement (if not already on file) must be submitted by fax, mail, or e-mail before an order can be reviewed and approved; this form can be downloaded here. Once your account has been reviewed, you will receive the Stem Cell Biobank (SCB) Prospective Customer Survey, which you must complete before your order can be approved (See Requirement 1 above).
CLASSIFICATION OF NIGMS REPOSITORY SAMPLES
The DHHS Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) Guidance on Research Involving Coded Private Information or Biological Specimens (October 16, 2008) clarifies when research on human specimens is considered to be human subjects research. According to this Guidance, samples obtained by researchers from the NIGMS Human Genetic Cell Repository are NOT considered to be human subjects because conducting research with the samples does not involve an intervention or interaction with the individual and the samples do not contain identifiable private information. The Repository has policies in place that prohibit the release of any information that would allow investigators to identify the individual from whom the cell culture was derived. Although approval by an IRB at the investigator's institution may not be required, investigators are encouraged to seek advice from their IRB.
ADDRESS:
All Material Transfer Agreements and any accompanying paperwork should be emailed to customersupport@coriell.org.
Coriell Biorepositories
403 Haddon Avenue
Camden, New Jersey 08103
Telephone: (800) 752-3805 in the USA
(856) 757-4848 from other countries
Fax: (856) 757-9737 or (856) 964-0254
customersupport@coriell.org
FEES
Cell Cultures
Fees for iPSC cultures are listed in the Coriell Cell Repositories online catalog.
Shipping Charges
Shipping charges vary depending upon the mode of shipment requested by the purchaser. Domestic shipments are usually made via Federal Express with second day delivery guaranteed.
SHIPMENT OF CELL CULTURES
iPSC plastic ampoules will be shipped frozen in dry ice. In certain situations, at the discretion of the NIGMS Repository, iPSCs may be shipped as growing cultures.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
Each shipment will include a packing slip and information about the iPSC culture(s) ordered. Specific details for each iPSC line, including the complete Certificate of Analysis and pertinent reference citations (if available) can be printed from the Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells page.
REQUEST FOR CITATIONS AND PubMed ID
The NIGMS Repository number(s) of the iPSCs must be cited as follows in publications or presentations that are based on the use of these materials: "The following cell lines were obtained from the NIGMS Human Genetic Cell Repository at the Coriell Institute for Medical Research: [list Repository ID numbers here].".
Please provide the NIGMS Repository with the PubMed ID of each publication that references an NIGMS Repository cell line by e-mailing nigms@coriell.org.