Coriell Institute for Medical Research

09/04/2025

Did you know that in 2003 Francis Collins, MD, PhD, former NIH Director, and Senior Investigator at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), and his colleagues published a groundbreaking paper using samples found in the NIA Aging Cell Repository at Coriell. This landmark discovery has enabled clinicians and researchers to better diagnose progeria and to better understand the biology of the disease.

Read more on our blog ➡ https://www.coriell.org/1/About-Us/Press-Room/Coriell-Blog/2025/08/26/A-Landmark-Disovery-in-Progeria

09/02/2025

Dr. Jean-Pierre Issa, our president and CEO, was interviewed by New Jersey Business MAGAZINE about our upcoming groundbreaking for our new headquarters and the NJ Coriell Labs Innovation Center, an incubator space large enough to house 15 emerging biotech companies. Read more in their September magazine.

New Jersey Business Magazine’s September issue celebrates the 11th Annual Woman Business Leader’s Forum with a feature story and profiles of some of the top female executives in New Jersey. Other stories include features on South Jersey’s expanding spirit of entrepreneurialism; Hispanic servin...

08/25/2025

Last week as Governor Phil Murphy joined the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey to announce expanded transit options for South Jersey, he also took a moment to celebrate efforts right here in Camden to grow. We are thankful to be a part of Camden's revitalization, and are excited to break ground on our new headquarters and Strategic Innovation Center.

Gov. Phil Murphy discusses Camden's efforts to attract the Sixers and its impact on the city's future and economy.

08/21/2025

We would like to congratulate our President and CEO, Jean-Pierre Issa, MD, on being named to BINJE's BEST Health Care 2025 list. To see the full list, check out ➡ https://binje.com/click-here-to-read-binjes-best-health-care-2025-digital-edition/

08/15/2025

Did you know that in 1995 researchers used two cell lines preserved in Coriell’s renowned biobank, the NIGMS Human Genetic Cell Repository, to make a game-changing medical discovery?

Read more about it on Coriell's latest blog post!

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Ataxia-Telangiectasia A-T Children's Project

Did you know that in 1995 researchers used two cell lines preserved in Coriell’s renowned biobank, the NIGMS Human Genetic Cell Repository, to make a game-changing medical discovery[1]?

08/08/2025

As we wrap up the summer, we want to take a moment to celebrate our Career Accelerator-sponsored interns who have just presented their capstone projects. We are so proud of all the hard work, dedication, and passion you have shown throughout your time here at Coriell!

08/04/2025

We’re excited to be joined by our Career Accelerator-sponsored interns—joining us this summer thanks to New Jersey’s statewide grant program that expands access to paid, career-building experiences for college students.

Through this partnership, we’re investing in talent, supporting student success, and helping shape the future of New Jersey’s workforce.



New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education

07/24/2025

Are you prepared for the 2026 Coriell Science Fair? Check out this clip from last year's fair, and register your project on STEM Wizard today! Link in bio.

07/24/2025

Are you prepared for the 2026 Coriell Science Fair? Check out this clip from last year's fair, and register your project on STEM Wizard today ➡ https://coriellsciencefair.stemwizard.com/public_site/home/coriellsciencefair

07/22/2025

2024 was another exceptional year of achievement at Coriell. From advancing science to affirming our status as a premier biobank to providing students with opportunities to explore their interests in STEM.
Please learn more in our 2024 Annual Report.

2024 marked another year of remarkable progress and achievement at Coriell. In the lab, we had another outstanding year, with Coriell researchers breaking new ground with numerous papers published in

07/16/2025

Regulations, accreditation standards, and professional guidance require laboratories to use reference materials for assay development, validation, quality control, and proficiency testing of clinical genetic tests. There are, however, few publicly available reference materials for most genetic tests...