Human Cells, Tissues, and Organoids Core

The Human Cells, Tissues, and Organoids (hCTO) Core strives to make research using human pluripotent stem cells and their derivatives accessible to all researchers.

Services:

• Human Embryonic Stem Cell Lines and Differentiated Cells: NIH-approved hESC lines (H1, H9), as well as differentiated cell types (e.g. neural progenitors, cardiomyocytes, astrocytes, etc).
• Tissue Culture Facilities for Rent: Access to biosafety cabinets, a clean bench, incubators, microscopes, and all other equipment necessary for the culture of human pluripotent stem cells under a Core ESCRO protocol
• Group and Individual Training: Multiple small group, hands-on classes are offered every year on the culture of human pluripotent stem cells, and their differentiation into various lineages (e.g. neural differentiation). Custom individual training is also available.
• Custom Workflows: Contact the Core directly to inquire about custom experimental workflows and differentiation schemes.
• IRB and ESCRO Protocols: Assistance preparing IRB and ESCRO protocols.

For questions, contact Dr. Kuo-Chan (KC) Weng, the Core Director: kuochan.weng@wustl.edu

General Pricing

Services	Hourly Rate
Staff Hours (bench/experiment work)	$80
Consultation Hours (research, planning, meetings, and other dry lab work)	$70

Deliverables (Contact Dr. Kuo-Chan Weng for pricing estimate and availability)
Human ESC (H1, H9)
Healthy Control iPSC (AN1.1, WTC11, etc.)
iPSC-Derived Cells (Neural Progenitors, Cardiomyocytes, Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Adipocytes, etc.)
iPSC-Derived Organoids (Brain, Lung, Retinal Organoids)

Equipment Rental
Microelectrode Array (MEA)

Prices effective June 1, 2024 and are subject to change.

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