Resources for stem cell researchers
This section contains information on resources available to stem cell researchers.
UK Stem Cell Bank
The UK Stem Cell Bank provides ethically-sourced and quality controlled hESC lines and other associated materials to researchers worldwide, and aims to facilitate high quality and standardised research in this area.
International Stem Cell Initiative (ISCI) stem cell database
The International Stem Cell Initiative is a worldwide collaborative effort to establish basic criteria and techniques that will underpin the eventual development of applications for human embryonic stem (hES) cells in human medicine. The ISCI database gathers together information on bone fide human embryonic stem cell lines from around the world. The data for the stem cell registry is available for researchers to download and analyse for themselves.
International Stem Cell Banking Initiative (ISCBI) guidance
This website provides information for scientists interested in developing or using a stem cell bank. The initiatives aim has been to create a global network of stem cell banks through support for existing banks and by encouraging the development of new banks. The ISCBI encourages good practice in stem cell banking scientifically and ethically. This website provides information on resources and meetings for those involved in stem cell banking.
Human Developmental Biology Resource (HDBR)
The MRC-Wellcome Trust HDBR is a collection of human embryonic and fetal material available for use in research to the international scientific community. Further information on what is available and how to access it can be found on this website.
NHS cord blood bank
The NHS cord blood bank was established by the NHS Blood and Transplant service to collect, process, store and supply umbilical cord blood.