What is Involved in Depositing Cell Lines with CellBank Australia?

• fill out a Deposit Query (online form) - allowing us to look at the features of the cell line to determine if it is appropriate for deposit e.g. cultures can only be accepted at PC1 and PC2 level.

Cell lines that are suitable for deposit will then require the completion of the following forms before cell lines can be shipped to us:

• The cell line Accession Form (online form) gives us more information on the cells and how they are grown.  We will normally ask you to fill this out, although if your cell line has been extensively used in the scientific literature this form may not be necessary. 
• The Material Deposit Agreement sets out the terms on which the cells are sent to us and needs to be signed before cells can be shipped.

Once these forms have been filled out we can make arrangements for shipment of the cell line.  Please do not send cultures without first arranging for shipment with staff at CellBank Australia.  If we know that cultures are in transit we will be able to track their progress and prepare for their arrival more effectively.

Please also contact us to discuss deposits directly.