Cellbank

The Genetics Cellbank has provided a service to genetics clinicians, researchers and their collaborators for over 30 years.

Cell cultures are archived and prepared for the regional cytogenetics and biochemical genetics laboratories. Quality assurance materials are established and prepared for NEQAS, EMQN, NIBSC, as are control reagents for the regional molecular genetics laboratory.

The cellbank carries out a tissue culture and archiving support and development role for research within Genetic Medicine in both CMFT and the University of Manchester as well as with other partners in the UK and Europe.