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Happy (early) !!! Technically Pluripotency day is October 4 (OCT-4)...but we thought we would celebrate a day early—OCT-3/4!

What started as a playful nod to a transcription factor essential for maintaining the undifferentiated state has grown into an annual celebration of stem cell pluripotency.

October 4th, now recognized as "Pluripotency Day", gives the stem cell community a chance to recognize the positive impact of pluripotent stem cell research on healthcare.

Check out our latest blog to learn the story behind OCT4 and how it became synonymous with Pluripotency Day:
https://hubs.la/Q03M7S710

We also decided that this year, in celebration, we would offer 15% off both our pluripotency and undifferentiated status assays for the entire month of October. Just mention Oct-4 when requesting a quote!

Happy OCT-3/4!

From Oct(ober) 4 to OCT4: The Story Behind Pluripotency Day » WiCell WiCell provides the stem cell community with high-quality cell lines as well as accurate and reliable characterization testing.

We’re excited to share that Dr. Tenneille Ludwig, Director of WiCell’s Stem Cell Bank, will be actively participating in multiple sessions at . If you are in Hong Kong, make sure you put these sessions on your schedule!

Clinical Trial Updates
📅 June 11 | 🕗 8:30–10:00 AM HKT | 📍 Theater 1, L1
Serving as Co-Chair, Dr. Ludwig will oversee discussions on the latest clinical breakthroughs from pivotal stem cell-based therapy trials.

Best Practices for the Translation of Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Therapies
📅 June 12 | 🕗 8:30–10:00 AM HKT | 📍 Hall 3G, L3
Dr. Ludwig will be speaking in this session, focusing on the tools and technologies advancing the safety of iPSC- and ESC-derived products.

Manufacturing with Commercialization in Mind
📅 June 13 | 🕗 8:30–10:00 AM HKT | 📍 Hall 3G, L3
Dr. Ludwig will be speaking in this session, addressing strategies to bridge the gap between manufacturing processes and commercial application in stem cell therapies.

Last week was amazing to connect with everyone at ASGCT 2025. Thank you to those who stopped by to connect with the WiCell team. We’re proud to support the gene and cell therapy community through our trusted testing services, diverse stem cell line catalog, and long-term storage solutions.

If we missed you at the conference, feel free to reach out, we’re always here to help advance your next project. See everyone in Boston next year!