This registry lists the human pluripotent stem cell lines derived directly from embryos using CIHR funds. Induced human pluripotent stem cell lines will not be listed with the registry, as they are not derived from embryonic sources.

To date, no human embryonic stem cell lines have been derived in the course of CIHR-funded projects. Investigators with lines derived under the auspices of an institution that receives Agency funding will be asked if they wish to voluntarily list their cell lines. This information will be made available as they volunteer.

Lines listed here will be made available by the researcher to other researchers, subject to reasonable cost-recovery charges. Note that research conducted under the auspices of an institution that receives Agency funding using these cell lines must be reviewed and approved by the Stem Cell Oversight Committee (SCOC) before the work can commence.

Cell line(s)	Publication citation	Source	Contact Information

A survey on the impact of the requirement to list human embryonic stem cell lines derived under the auspices of an institution that receives Agency funding was posted on the CIHR website from October 19, 2007 until February 15, 2008. The results were discussed at SCOC's April 2008 meeting.