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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

Is cord blood a better source of stem cells for some blood cancer patients in need of a transplant?

Is cord blood a better source of stem cells for some blood cancer patients in need of a transplant?

Jonathan KayJuly 30, 2020 by Jonathan Kay

In this blog, our Science Communications Manager, Jonathan Kay, looks at a recent study that highlights the potential benefits of selecting a cord blood transplant over a matched related donor for some patients with blood cancer. Introduction  When someone needs a stem cell transplant to treat their blood cancer or blood disorder, they can rely on organisations like…

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Filed Under: Cord blood, Donor Stories, Patient Services & Insight, Scientific Research

Harnessing the power of the body’s immune system

Harnessing the power of the body’s immune system

Sam ButlerNovember 10, 2017 by Sam Butler

An Interview with Diana Hernandez, Anthony Nolan Research Institute’s Head of the Immunotherapy Group   Tell us a bit about yourself and your background: My name is Diana Hernandez, and I have recently been appointed Head of the Immunotherapy Group at the Anthony Nolan Research Institute. Prior to my appointment here, I was Principal Scientist…

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Filed Under: Cord blood, Patient Services & Insight, Scientific Research

Sarah’s marathon – a cord donor’s story

Sarah’s marathon – a cord donor’s story

Sam ButlerMarch 29, 2016 by Sam Butler

Sarah Dyce, 34, from South London is stepping up her marathon training as she prepares to run to raise money for Anthony Nolan.

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Filed Under: Cord blood, Donor Stories, Supporter Stories Tagged With: anthony nolan, cord blood bank, cord blood donor, cord donor, leukaemia, sarah, stem cell register

Life after leukaemia – Nilush’s story

Life after leukaemia – Nilush’s story

Sam ButlerMarch 15, 2016 by Sam Butler

In 2013, Nilush’s acute myeloid leukaemia returned – and he was told he’d need a stem cell transplant to have any chance of life. After several adult donors dropped out at the last minute, he was told he’d need a cord blood transplant.

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Filed Under: Cord blood, Patient Services & Insight Tagged With: acute myeloid leukaemia, cord blood, cord blood transplant, stem cell transplant

My son and his stem cell transplant – Nicki’s story

My son and his stem cell transplant – Nicki’s story

Sam ButlerJanuary 7, 2016 by Sam Butler

From 2013 to 2015, Nicki worked for Anthony Nolan as a Logistics Administrator at our Cell Therapy Centre in Nottingham.

In this blog, she reflects upon her very personal reasons for working with us – and the story of her son Archie, who had a stem cell transplant himself.

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Filed Under: Cord blood, Patient Services & Insight Tagged With: cord blood, stem cell transplant, stem cell transplants

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