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ICLAC Info

The International Cell Line Authentication Committee (ICLAC) was established in 2012 to raise awareness of false or misidentified cell lines and to help promote authentication testing as an effective way to combat the problem.

ICLAC Register of Misidentified Cell Lines 

List of cell lines that are known to be misidentified and/or cross-contaminated.

ICLAC Resources 

Includes info on cell line policy for research institutions, guide to human cell line authentication, advice on cell line naming and more.

ICLAC Education 

ICLAC page of educational info - the goal is to teach scientists at any level of understanding about misidentified cell lines and the consequences, authentication testing, and good cell culture practice.

"Hidden World of Cell Lines" Video 

Page where you can view this informative video on the hidden world of cell lines.