Cell Line Collection: Panel of healthy iPSCs from diverse ethnicities and ancestries

As discussed in multiple publications (Gurwitz et al, 2024, Ghosh et al 2022), increased genetic and ancestral diversity is required across the breadth of iPSC research to ensure outputs are beneficial and effective for all individuals.

EBiSC is actively working on this and welcomes deposit of new iPSC lines from under-represented populations. If you would like to discuss at all, reach out to Contact@EBiSC.org

Highlighted here are currently available iPSC lines from non-caucasian individuals which can be included in ongoing research to increase the diversity of research outputs. A single established iPSC line from each donor are listed below for ease, however additional lines from each donor are findable using the links below (click the links and see ‘Similar lines’).

Cell line Donor sex Age Reprogramming method Reported Ethnicity / Ancestry
BIONi010-C Male 15-19 Episomal Black
UKKi020-D Male 30-34 Episomal African
UKKi027-B Female 25-29 Sendai African
UKKi021-B Male 30-34 Episomal Indian
UKKi022-D Female 30-34 Episomal Indian
UKKi026-B Male 25-29 Sendai Chinese
UKKi028-B Female 30-34 Sendai Chinese