ASC Pool Customization

Build studies around the biology you need to model. Obatala prepares custom adipose-derived stem cell (ASC) donor pools using a diverse inventory with available donor metadata, including age, sex, race, BMI, and disease history, so research teams can align cell inputs with target populations and study goals.

Whether you need pooled or single-donor ASC lots, we help you create more relevant models for translational research and preclinical evaluation.

• Population-aligned disease modeling

• Reduced bias in preclinical study design

• Stratified cohorts for more precise experimental comparisons

Custom Media Manufacturing

Our custom media formulations are developed to support consistent cell performance across maintenance and differentiation workflows. These media are designed to pair seamlessly with Obatala cells, hydrogels, and organ-on-a-chip platforms for a more integrated research workflow.

• Mesenchymal stem cell maintenance

• Multi-lineage differentiation, including adipogenic and osteogenic applications

Tissue Procurement & Cell Isolation

From source tissue to study-ready cells, Obatala offers tissue procurement and customized cell isolation services tailored to your application. We work with internally available tissues and can support additional tissue types based on project needs.

• Human adipose tissue from diverse adipose depots

• Skin, bone marrow, bone, placenta, and selected animal tissues

  • Cell isolation

  • Expansion in 2D or 3D culture systems

  • Lineage-specific differentiation

If your program requires a specialized tissue source, we can work with you to define a procurement and isolation strategy that supports your study objectives.

Stem Cell Characterization

Support your program with early-passage stem cell characterization data that strengthens confidence in cell quality, performance, and downstream reproducibility.

• Proliferation profiling

• Multi-lineage differentiation assessment

• CFU-F assays

• Flow cytometry analysis

Biomaterials Characterization

Evaluate how biomaterials perform in biologically relevant systems. Our biomaterials characterization services help determine whether scaffold and matrix properties are aligned with your intended cell culture or tissue engineering application.

• Assessment of stem cell–biomaterial toxicity and biocompatibility

• Compatibility testing of scaffolds and hydrogels for cell growth, including applications related to ObaGel® 3D culture systems

Custom Primary Cells & Cell Lines

Access the cell models you need to investigate specific biological questions with greater flexibility. Obatala provides custom primary cells and cell lines to support in vitro model development, disease mechanism studies, and translational screening workflows.

• Primary cells expanded from donor tissue

• Access to reserved donor lots from our pre-existing inventory

  • 2D culture systems

  • 3D organoid platforms

  • ObaCell® fat-on-a-chip models

Custom Human-Derived Biomaterials

Create biomaterial solutions that more closely reflect human biology. Our custom human-derived biomaterials services are designed for teams developing advanced 3D culture systems, functional tissue models, and translational assays.

• Manufacturing of extracellular matrix (ECM)-derived hydrogels

• Human-derived scaffolds, including applications related to ObaGel®

  • Support robust 3D cell culture workflows

  • Better mimic key features of the human in vivo environment

Custom Disease Model and Assay Design

Bring your research question to a platform built for translation. Our team combines expertise in technology development, disease modeling, assay design, and data generation to create custom study solutions that align with your scientific objectives, timelines, and decision points.

Ready to build a study around your biology, platform, or indication? Partner with Obatala to design a service solution tailored to your research question, timeline, and data requirements. From foundational cell and biomaterial workflows to custom assay development, we help translate complex biology into actionable preclinical insight.