Academic and nonprofit organizations may order stem cell lines online through their WiCell Account.
- From the home page, select ‘Stem Cells’ and then ‘Catalog of Stem Cell Lines‘
- Select the applicable criteria desired in your line of interest and select `Show me the matching cell lines`. A listing of cell lines matching your selected criteria will be displayed. From the listing of cell lines displayed, you may select individual cell lines to open the cell line `Product Information Page`. Here you will find further details about the selected cell line.
- Alternatively, if you know the cell line you would like to receive, you may use the search bar at the top of the page. Enter the name of the cell line and select the cell line of interest from the search results displayed. This will open the cell line `Product Information Page`.
- To add a cell line to your cart, indicate whether or not you have received this cell line previously, select your preferred culture platform (if applicable), select your preferred quantity, and then select Add to Cart; If you would like to request additional cell lines, select Continue Shopping.
- Once all desired cell lines have been added to your cart, Click on the cart and select `Start Checkout`.
- If you do not have an account, you will be prompted to create an account to complete your order.
- Once your initial order is placed, you will be sent an email containing and links to the specific documents that must be completed and returned to complete the processing of your order. WiCell distributes stem cells from a wide variety of providers, and the links provided are specific to the particular cell line(s) that you have ordered.
- Complete the checklist and all of the associated documents. Depending on the cell lines you have ordered, you may have the MOU-SLA or an MTA, and possibly ancillary documents. Please follow the specific instructions for obtaining signatures for each document.
- MOU agreements are signed by someone who is authorized to sign on behalf of your institution (usually the tech transfer office or the legal department) and are NOT signed by the PI of the laboratory.
- SLA agreements are signed by the PI of the laboratory ordering cells and by someone who is authorized to sign on behalf of your institution (usually the tech transfer office or the legal department).
- MTA documents are signed by the PI of the laboratory ordering cells and by someone who is authorized to sign on behalf of your institution (usually the tech transfer office or the legal department).
- Additional documents are to be signed as indicated on the specific document.
- Remit the signed agreements to the WiCell Stem Cell Bank’s Contract Manager. Instructions to remit are on the coversheet of the agreement(s).
- Complete the checklist and all of the associated documents. Depending on the cell lines you have ordered, you may have the MOU-SLA or an MTA, and possibly ancillary documents. Please follow the specific instructions for obtaining signatures for each document.
- The WiCell Stem Cell Bank’s Contract Manager will update your order when the agreements are received for processing and you will receive a status email. When the agreements are fully executed by WiCell, and the invoiced amount for your order is received, a PDF copy of the executed original(s) will be emailed to the PI and the technology transfer contact.
- Once payment is processed, a WiCell Stem Cell Bank team member will confirm your address and arrange shipment of the cells to your laboratory. Stem cells are shipped within 10 working days after all necessary documents are executed, payment is received and shipping information is confirmed.