Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the history of human cord blood transplants? In 1988, the first human cord blood transplant was performed for a child with Fanconi's Anemia. This successful transplant was performed by a team of physicians including a Medical Board member of our processing center, Cryobanks International. In 1991, the first human cord blood transplant was performed for a child with a malignancy (chronic myelogenous leukemia). It was also successful, opening possibilities for the use of cord blood for any situation which bone marrow was routinely utilized. To date, thousands of successful cord blood transplants, have been performed. One of the biggest impediments in furthering the use of cord blood is the shortage of donated units. We are dedicated to building a large base of transplantable cord blood units for anyone in need.
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