The Wistar Institute collaborates with the Coriell Institute to distribute cell lines

“Our hope is that this new partnership to house and distribute these cell lines is only the beginning of further collaborative work to support biomedical research and improved public health.”

About Wistar

The Wistar Institute is an international leader in biomedical research, with special expertise in cancer research and vaccine development. Founded in 1892 as the first independent nonprofit biomedical research institute in the country, Wistar has long held the prestigious Cancer Center designation from the National Cancer Institute. Discoveries at Wistar have led to the creation of the rubella vaccine that eradicated the disease in the U.S., rabies vaccines used worldwide, and a new rotavirus vaccine approved in 2006. Wistar scientists have also identified many cancer genes and developed monoclonal antibodies and other important research tools. Today, Wistar is home to eminent melanoma researchers and pioneering scientists working on experimental vaccines against influenza, HIV, and other diseases threatening global health. Wistar works actively to transfer its inventions to the commercial sector to ensure that research advances move from the laboratory to the clinic as quickly as possible. The Wistar Institute: Today’s Discoveries – Tomorrow’s Cures. On the web at www.wistar.org.

About Coriell Institute

The Coriell Institute for Medical Research is an internationally known, non-profit, biomedical research institution headquartered in Camden, NJ. Founded in 1953, the Institute conducts research on cancer, human genetic variation, mechanisms of cellular differentiation, and other genetic disorders. Coriell is the world’s leading biobank resource for human cells and recently established a state of the art genotyping and microarray center. The Delaware Valley Personalized Medicine Project was initiated by Coriell’s new President and CEO, Dr. Michael Christman, and is a major focus of the Institute. Visit www.coriell.org for more information.