Deposit for Distribution with WiCell
When you deposit your stem cell lines with WiCell, you can trust that every detail of distribution is expertly managed. With over 25 years of experience, we take the logistical burden off your shoulders, allowing you to focus entirely on your research. From navigating complex shipping requirements to facilitating customs clearance worldwide, WiCell handles it all.
Why Deposit with WiCell?
Our team is committed to making distribution of your cell lines effortless for you. Here’s how we do it:
Shipping and Customs Expertise: As one of the earliest distributors of human pluripotent stem cells, we have extensive experience in the art of shipping materials globally, handling all the necessary paperwork and increasing the likelihood of smooth delivery.
Technical Support: Our cell culture and stem cell experts provide guidance to receiving laboratories, ensuring that your cell lines are successfully established, saving you the hassle of managing this process.
Contract Management: WiCell works closely with depositor’s preferred Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), preserving your rights and adhering to original donor restrictions. We also manage the execution of contracts, freeing you from tedious administrative tasks.
Guaranteed Availability: We automatically rebank based on demand, ensuring that high-quality material is always ready for distribution without interruptions. Each batch is carefully screened to meet the high standards required for stem cell research.
Additional Benefits Include:
Visibility: Your cell line will be easily searchable on WiCell’s website, complete with characterization data and links to public data repositories (e.g. dbGaP), making it easier for other researchers to evaluate and access your lines. In addition, the WiCell Publication Hub provides direct links to deposited material from published, refereed research, allowing other researchers to find your material directly when it is a fit for their needs.
Transparency: We provide quarterly reports detailing which institutions and principal investigators have received your cells.
Security: Protect your valuable research materials from disasters like power outages or equipment failures. WiCell’s robust emergency systems include 24/7 monitoring and backup power. Additionally, by depositing with WiCell, your materials benefit from offsite storage, adding an extra layer of security for your important cell lines.
Let WiCell take care of the distribution, so you can keep pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery.