WiCell is a non-profit research institute established in 1999 to advance the science of stem cells. The organization is focused on enhancing and expanding the study of human pluripotent stem cells by supporting basic research; establishing research protocols; creating and distributing cell lines; providing training to scientists worldwide; and supporting efforts to unlock the therapeutic potential of stem cell technologies. As home to the Wisconsin International Stem Cell (WISC) Bank, and previously the first US National Stem Cell Bank, WiCell serves the worldwide scientific stem cell community through banking, characterization, and distribution of stem cell lines as well as providing technical support. WiCell also offers cytogenetic services, quality control testing services and clinical grade cell lines to researchers across the globe. 

Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, WiCell is a supporting organization of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a world-leader in the area of human pluripotent stem cell research. A number of UW-Madison faculty members use laboratory space at WiCell to facilitate collaborative research between the institute and the university.  WiCell employs a staff of 30, including scientists engaged in novel research to increase the understanding of basic stem cell biology and improve stem cell culture techniques, often in collaboration with UW research scientists.  WiCell also runs an exceptional Education program which provides technical training for scientists wishing to culture and develop human pluripotent stem cells.