News

  • Jul 2022

    Drawing Blood to Advance New Therapies

    A Coriell team working with the NIGMS Human Genetic Cell Repository attended the recent HCUA, OAA and PAF Conference to help those affected by these heritable diseases donate blood samples to the collection. While collection of these samples can sometimes be tricky, Coriell teams are on hand to assist advocacy groups with their donation drives.

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  • Jun 2022

    Custom Repository Services to Suit Unique Needs

    Because not all scientists have the same needs, many of the collections in Coriell’s care allow for custom sample solutions for the customers who need something not offered on the catalog. Our labs are ready to work with customers on customized orders, tailoring products to best fit your exact need.

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  • May 2022

    Maya Butani, Coriell Institute Science Fair Winner, Wins International First Place Award

    Congratulations to Maya Butani, a winner in this year’s Coriell Institute Science Fair, for her recent first place award at the 2022 International Science and Engineering Fair! Maya received the first place award in the Biochemistry category for her work investigating the utility of plant tissue in human tissue engineering.

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  • Apr 2022

    Thank You to Coriell’s Many Lab Professionals!

    The last week of April is Medical Laboratory Professionals Week and like so many scientific organizations, we at Coriell would be nowhere without the dozens of lab professionals who make this work possible.

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  • Mar 2022

    Scientific Curiosity on Display at 41st Annual Coriell Institute Science Fair

    Celebrating its 41st year, the Coriell Institute Science Fair brought more than 100 students—ranging from grades 6 through 12—together in person for the first time since 2019. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fair was held virtually the past two years.

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  • Feb 2022

    Applicants Wanted: Epigenetic Therapies SPORE Seeks Scientists for Research Funding

    The Epigenetic Therapies SPORE offers $50,000 grants through its Career Enhancement and Developmental Research programs to scientists interested in the epigenetics of cancer. For more information, including eligibility and award details, kindly review the Request for Applications.

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  • Jan 2022

    Intro to iPSCs: A Q&A with Coriell’s Stem Cell Expert

    To meet the growing demand for iPSCs, Coriell has its own Stem Cell Lab led by Christine Grandizio. Christine’s team tackles all things iPSC: They create these cells, grow them, and coax them into becoming various adult cell types, all under careful quality control policies.

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  • Jan 2022

    NHLBI Awards Coriell Institute Scientist Grant to Study Signaling Regulation of Blood Stem Cells

    The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has awarded a Coriell Institute for Medical Research scientist a grant to investigate the basic function of the class of stem cells that give rise to the various blood cells in hopes of improving stem cell and bone marrow transplants. This award is valued at about $2.5 million and will support this work for four years.

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  • Nov 2021

    Coriell Institute for Medical Research - 2021 Annual Report

    Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic’s second year, Coriell thrived. We grew our already existing biobanks and research programs and introduced new scientists and new research initiatives. There has been great progress in each of our three pillars – biobanking, research, and community engagement –and you will find more details about each in our recently published annual report.

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  • Nov 2021

    Coriell Trustee Receives Prestigious Award for Philanthropy in Arts and Humanities

    Congratulations to Frank Giordano, a longstanding member of Coriell's Board of Trustees, for being awarded the Crystal Award from Philadelphia's historic Union League. This prestigious honor recognizes Giordano's enduring commitment to and tireless effort on behalf of the arts and humanities in our region.

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