How to get a Penn Key

All clients will need a PennKey to utilize our Facilities. If you do not have a PennKey and:

  • Are affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania (or UPHS), Wistar Institute, Monell Chemical Senses Center, or Philadelphia VA Hospital, call (215) 573-INFO to request a PennKey.

  • Are affiliated with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, please follow up with CHOP Pennkey Administration
  • Are not affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania or neighbors listed above, you or your BA should fill out the Registration Form. You will receive a Project ID and temporary PennKey to access services via this website.
    • Select 'PCSC - Test Development' as the facility you plan to use.
    • NOTE: if you wish to have a persistent PennKey, contact PBRHELPDESK@pennmedicine.upenn.edu with the name of your PI as submitted on the registration form and your date of birth.