By providing the resources for human genetic and genomic research, the Human Genetic Cell Repository, sponsored by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, supplies scientists with the materials for accelerating disease gene discovery. The resources available include highly characterized, viable, and contaminant-free cell cultures and high-quality, well-characterized DNA samples derived from these cultures, both subjected to rigorous quality control.

• New Contract Allows NIGMS Cell Repository to Continue Providing Key Genetic Research Resources -- December 14, 2004 (news release)

• Policy for the Responsible Collection, Storage, and Research Use of Samples from Identified Populations for the NIGMS Human Genetic Cell Repository

• Points to Consider When Planning a Genetic Study that Involves Members of Named Populations

• NIH Welcomes Community Voices on Genetic Research

• Report of the First Community Consultation on the Responsible Collection and Use of Samples for Genetic Research -- September 2000

• Special Oversight Groups to Add Protections for Population-Based Repository Samples (letter to the editor of the American Journal of Human Genetics--pdf file, see page 2, bottom)

• Genes & Populations
  Educational brochure that explains in question-and-answer format why genetics researchers sometimes study identified populations to identify links between genes and diseases.

• NIGMS Awards Contract to Continue Operating Cell Repository -- September 17, 1999 (news release)

• Report of the Workshop on Population-Based Samples for the NIGMS Human Genetic Cell Repository -- July 20, 1999