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Cord blood: an under-utilised source of hematopoietic cells

Cord blood: an under-utilised source of hematopoietic cells

Diana HernandezOctober 6, 2020 by Diana Hernandez

Umbilical cord blood (UCB) has huge potential, not only as a successful alternative source of hematopoietic blood cells for transplant/clinical application, but in research and development too. However, too often UCB is overlooked and seen as just an alternative, leaving it an under-utilised resource.  UCB in transplantation The advantages of UCB as a source of…

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Filed Under: Cord blood, Scientific Research

Are cells the new pills for patients?

Diana HernandezAugust 7, 2019 by Diana Hernandez

With new breakthroughs in cell therapies, Dr Diana Hernandez, Senior Research Scientist and Immunotherapy Group Leader at Anthony Nolan, explains the science behind these treatments, and how Anthony Nolan’s Cell & Gene Therapy Service is looking to support them.  Having worked in the stem cell field for many years, it is truly exciting to see…

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Filed Under: Science & Policy

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