News

  • Jul 2018

    Coriell Institute for Medical Research Quality Management Earns Updated ISO 9001:2015 Certification

    Coriell’s system is designed to identify and monitor internal and external factors that impact operations and understand the needs and expectations of all interested parties. The system follows the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and monitors the performance of all operations tied to quality and customer satisfaction.

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  • Feb 2018

    Rare NGLY1 Mutation Samples Now Available from Coriell Institute for Medical Research

    The Coriell Institute for Medical Research is proud to announce the release of new samples representing N-glycanase deficiency, caused by a mutation on the NGLY 1 gene, also known as Congenital Disorder of Deglycosylation (CDDG). These extraordinarily well characterized samples come from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Undiagnosed Disease Program (UDP) and will be distributed from the National Institute for General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Human Genetic Cell Repository (HGCR) housed at Coriell.

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  • Jan 2018

    Coriell Institute Mourns the Passing of President and CEO, Michael Christman, PhD

    The Coriell Institute for Medical Research is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of its President and CEO, Michael Christman, PhD.

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  • Oct 2017

    Research in Progress: Coriell Team Finds Novel Genetic Variant Associated with Stroke Risk

    Stefan Zajic, PhD, a principal research scientist at the Coriell Institute for Medical Science, will present at the upcoming American Society for Human Genetics’ annual meeting preliminary findings reporting a new gene variant that correlates to increased risk for stroke. The study also suggests that daily aspirin treatment reduces or eliminates the risk for those with the variant.

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  • Oct 2017

    George E. Norcross III, Longtime Champion of South Jersey, Joins Coriell Institute for Medical Research Board of Trustees

    The Coriell Institute for Medical Research is proud to announce the addition of longtime South Jersey community leader and philanthropist George E. Norcross III to its Board of Trustees. Norcross’ legacy as a vocal advocate for the city of Camden and its health care and life sciences industries makes him a perfect fit for Coriell, a leading research nonprofit which was founded in the city nearly 65 years ago and has called it home since.

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  • Sep 2017

    Coriell's Stefan Zajic, PhD, to Present at Start Talking Science

    Coriell’s Stefan Zajic, PhD, a principal research scientist in the Coriell Personalized Medicine Collaboration (CPMC), will present this month at Start Talking Science, an annual event in Philadelphia which allows members of the local scientific community to share their scientific passions with the general public.

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  • Jul 2017

    Founder's Grandsons Following in Footsteps at Coriell Institute

    This July, two grandsons of famed South Jersey scientist Lewis Coriell are following in his footsteps, developing a passion for medicine and biology at the very Camden research institute he founded.

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  • May 2017

    Coriell's Newest Board Member Brings Legacy of Innovation

    As the worlds of genetic and computer sciences continue to grow fundamentally intertwined, the Coriell Institute for Medical Research is thrilled that its newest Board of Trustees member, John Piccone, has feet in both worlds.

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  • Apr 2017

    New Allen Cell Collection Lines Available Through Coriell Institute

    The Coriell Institute for Medical Research is excited to announce the addition of six new cell lines to the Allen Cell Collection now publicly available for research.

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  • Mar 2017

    36th Annual Coriell Institute Science Fair

    The Coriell Institute for Medical Research invites you to cover the 36th Annual Coriell Institute Science Fair on Saturday, March 18th at Camden County College’s Blackwood campus.

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