Umbilical cord blood (UCB) has been an accepted source of hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) for transplantation for more than 30 years. Umbilical cord-derived stem cells are the youngest cells available for transfusion and yet their uptake lags behind bone marrow and peripheral blood-derived HSCs. Decreased engraftment rates and the low cell dose available for transplantation are limitations that are preventing umbilical cord blood-derived cells from reaching their full potential. While a handful of companies are now developing cord blood and tissue-derived cell therapeutics, it will likely take several years for these products to reach commercialization. [Read more…]
Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs)
First Patient Dosed with Gamida Cell’s Expanded Cord Blood Cell Therapy, Omisirge™
Omisirge is the world’s 1st U.S. FDA approved product that is a expanded umbilical cord blood cell therapy.
It is also the only allogeneic stem cell therapy approved by the U.S. FDA on the basis of a global randomized Phase 3 trial.
Rapid onboarding of transplant centers and significant payer coverage demonstrate strong launch progress.
Boston, MA, September 27, 2023 –– Gamida Cell Ltd. (Nasdaq: GMDA), a cell therapy pioneer working to turn cells into powerful therapeutics, announced that the first patient has received a stem cell transplant with Omisirge (omidubicel-onlv). [Read more…]
The History of Cord Blood Transplantation
The history of cord blood banking is fascinating, because the service did not exist on a widespread basis until a few decades ago. Below, we introduce key historical events that have affected cord blood and cord tissue storage, both in the U.S. and worldwide.
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Growth Rates & Trends within the Cord Blood Industry – Interview with Kenneth Harris
The cord blood banking industry is often surrounded by misleading metrics, making insights from experts especially valuable. In an interview with Kenneth Harris, Chief Advisor for CuraSense Advisors, we delve into his extensive knowledge of the field. The discussion covers global growth rates, key trends shaping the industry, geographic differences in opportunities, and more, providing a comprehensive look at this evolving sector.
Cord Blood Banking in India, a Country That is Home to 1.8 Billion
ReeLabs is an important cord blood banking brand within India. Cord blood banking in this region is of historic importance, because India has an astounding population of 1.4 billion. Representing 18% of the global population, nearly one-in-five people lives in India, placing it head-to-head with China as the world’s most populous country. India’s population growth is fueled by a birth rate (19 births/1,000 population) that substantially exceeds its death rate (7.3 deaths/1,000 population).
If you’re involved with cord blood banking, then you need to pay attention to this enormous consumer market.
In this interview with Dr. Abhijit Bopardikar, Director of ReeLabs, he explains the rise of cord blood banking within India and discusses the importance of pairing stem cell therapy and research applications with stem cell storage services.
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