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Happy Stem Cell Awareness Day / International Stem Cell Day! This day, always on the 2nd Wednesday in October, is a day marked to raise awareness of and celebrate the incredible potential of stem cell research in translational medicine and new drug discovery. It is an opportunity to educate the public about the potential of stem cells in research and dispel myths around their use.

Last week—on Pluripotency Day (OCT4/October 4, just four days ago!)—we kicked off a month of appreciation for the scientists doing this work. To support ongoing projects, we’re offering 15% off our pluripotency and undifferentiated status assays through October. Mention OCT4 when requesting a quote to receive the discount: https://hubs.la/Q03MM_KY0

For over 25 years, WiCell has been a proud leader in the supply and testing of ESCs and iPSCs. Today, we join the research community as a whole in celebrating the bright future of stem cell research in advancing cures and improving lives.

Happy Stem Cell Awareness Day!!! 🎉🔬

We’re proud to sponsor the Best Practices for the Translation of Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Therapies session at , where ISSCR’s guide to accelerating the responsible clinical use of PSC-derived therapies will be highlighted.

WiCell supports this mission through our quality-focused testing services, including karyotyping, FISH, and STR profiling, which help confirm genomic stability and identity for clinical submissions and product characterization.

We’re honored to support best practices in stem cell research.

WiCell is excited to be a bronze sponsor of !

We’re looking forward to actively supporting the stem cell community and engaging in the conversations in Hong Kong.

If you’d like to connect during the conference, Dr. Tenneille Ludwig, Director of WiCell’s Stem Cell Bank, will be attending. Please reach out and schedule a time to meet through the conference partnering portal.

Preserving the integrity of your cell lines is essential to advancing your research and WiCell is here to help.

Our contract cell banking service supports ES and iPS cell line expansion, characterization, and cryopreservation under established Quality Systems.

While cell banking can be time-intensive, our team helps streamline the process so you can stay focused on your research.

Banking service includes:
-STR analysis
-Karyotyping
-Sterility
-Mycoplasma testing
-Thaw viability
-Morphology assessment

Additional testing options are available based on project needs. A Certificate of Analysis and complete final reports are provided with every bank.

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q03nyjvK0

That’s a wrap on !

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the WiCell booth, chatted with our team, and joined us for insightful conversations throughout the conference. It was a great week of learning, connecting, and sharing ideas that drive the field forward.

A special thanks to those who attended Tenneille Ludwig’s talk on iPSC safety characterization. We appreciated the thoughtful discussion around the role of karyotype testing in development and translational workflows—and how tools like these continue to support safe and effective cell therapy innovation.

We’re grateful to be part of such a passionate and collaborative community!

WiCell is heading to ISCT 2025 next week!

Stop by booth #527 to learn how our cell characterization and cGMP services support regulatory submissions and clinical research.

See you in New Orleans!