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Share the Science: Dr. Suzanne Pontow - Diversity in California Cord Blood Donations

6/30/2022

 
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Save the Cord Foundation and WellSky are proud to welcome Dr. Suzanne Pontow as our featured speakers for our next edition of Share the Science on Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 at 3pm EDT / 2pm CDT. Join us to hear Dr. Pontow discuss the importance of diversity in the California Public Cord Blood Inventory.

RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE (via the Share the Science Archive)

Share the Science is a free webinar series focused on the cord blood industry and the latest research in this field.  As always, we invite both health professionals and the general public to join us for this unique online educational series. Learn more about this exciting educational series here.

Why is diversity important in cord blood?

Cord blood is often lauded for the fact that it is easier to match than bone marrow when used as a source of stem cells for cancer patients in need of a transplant. However, it still requires HLA matching which means that it is important to collect cord blood donations from families of diverse ethnic backgrounds. Given this priority, combined with the fact that public donation programs are few and far between, it is vitally important that public cord blood donation programs first be focused on areas with a diverse population. The California Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Program has recognized this need and built their program accordingly.  

​Join us to hear Dr. Suzanne Pontow, Director of the California Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Program, go into detail about cord blood collection amongst diverse ethnic populations. This state-funded cord blood collection program has selected high-birthrate hospitals in five metropolitan areas. This has allowed the state of California to develop a public cord blood inventory with increased racial/ethnic diversity compared with the national inventory. In her presentation, Dr. Pontow will describe the program's racial and Hispanic ethnicity demographic and usage characteristics of cord blood units (CBUs) preserved under this legislative program and retrieved for transplantation.
SHARE THE SCIENCE
with


Suzanne Pontow, PhD
Co-Director, Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Program for University of California Davis Health System
 
"Transplant Activity Reflects the
Diversity of the California Public Cord Blood Inventory" 

Free webinar.  Open to the public.
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2022  3pm EDT / 2pm CDT

RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE
via the Share the Science Archive

Watch the Recording - Suzanne Pontow, PhD - Diversity in Cord Blood Donations

About the speaker

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Suzanne Pontow, PhD

Co-Director, Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Program for University of California Davis Health System

​Suzanne Pontow, PhD, is the co-director for the Umbilical Cord Blood Collection program at UC Davis Health System in Sacramento. Dr. Pontow received her BS in General Sciences from University of Iowa, and her PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from Washington University School of Medicine. After 11 years studying how HIV infects cells, Dr. Pontow joined the laboratory of Jan Nolta, PhD, Director of the Institute for Regenerative Cures. The move to UC Davis allowed Dr. Pontow to pursue an interest in the remarkable stem cells that are routinely discarded with the placenta and umbilical cord following birth.

In 2010, Dr. Pontow and Jon Walker, CLS were named Co-directors of the Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Program for the state of California, which is administered from the UC Davis Health System.

​When she is not working, Dr. Pontow lives with her three teenage sons and three dogs, and spends time biking and hiking along the American River.

We wish to thank Dr. Suzanne Pontow for volunteering her time to speak on
Share the Science and sharing her valuable insight
on the importance of diversity in the California Umbilical Cord Blood Program inventory.
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We also wish to also thank our generous sponsor and partner for this event,
WellSky Health, who continue to support cord blood
education through our “Share the Science” series.
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Share the Science: Witness 15 Years of Cord Blood in Treatment of Cerebral Palsy

4/20/2022

 
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Save the Cord Foundation and WellSky are proud to welcome Dr. Madison Paton and Dr. Megan Finch-Edmondson, as our featured speakers for our next edition of Share the Science on Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 5pm EDT / 2pm PDT. Join us to hear Dr. Paton and Dr. Finch-Edmondson discuss their review of the use of cord blood as a treatment of cerebral palsy over the past 15 years.

RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE: View via the Share the Science Archive (free).
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Share the Science is a free webinar series focused on the cord blood industry and the latest research in this field.  As always, we invite both health professionals and the general public to join us for this unique online educational series. Learn more about this exciting educational series here.

Cord blood for cerebral palsy?
​The evidence is mounting.

It is hard to believe that 15 years have already passed since the first studies began using stem cells to treat cerebral palsy. In that time, more than 2,400 people have been treated via clinical trials based on stem cell research. Of these treatments, cord blood stands out with trials using either donated cord blood or a person's own cord blood. Yet, no stem cell treatment for cerebral palsy has been approved anywhere in the world to date. The reason is simple. More trials are needed and more evidence must be gathered before moving to the next phase of adoption within the greater medical community. 

The future is bright! Indeed, evidence is mounting from these clinical trials and groups like the Cerebral Palsy Alliance are taking notice. For this edition of Share the Science, we are proud to welcome Dr. Madison Paton and Dr. Megan Finch-Edmondson who have done a thorough review of over 15 years of evidence from clinical trials using cord blood as well as mesenchymal stem cells, brain/neural stem cells and haematopoietic/blood-forming stem cells. Their review helps to understand the potential of these treatment methods, as well as identifying the areas that still need to be explored. 

Join us to better understand the scope of previous studies as well as the encouraging results from these clinical trials. Be a part of the discussion, as we ask 'What steps are next?' 'What treatments are worthwhile?' 'Can this be scaled to large groups of people?' and. . . 'What is the role of cord blood in this exciting future?' 
SHARE THE SCIENCE
with


Madison Paton, PhD & Megan Finch-Edmondson, PhD
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, University of Sydney
 
"Witness 15 Years of Cord Blood in the Treatment of Cerebral Palsy"

Free webinar.  Open to the public.
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2022  5pm EDT / 2pm PDT


RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE. Click here to watch via the Share the Science archive.

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Register Now: Share the Science - Dr Madison Paton & Dr Megan Finch-Edmondson

About the speakers

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​Madison Paton, PhD

​Research Fellow, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, University of Sydney
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Dr Madison Paton is a Research Fellow at the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute in the Regeneration Theme. She investigates the role of cell therapies to protect the developing brain, with a career spanning preclinical, translational and clinical research. Dr Paton is passionate about science communication and sharing evidence and advances in stem cell therapies.
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Megan Finch-Edmondson, PhD

​Senior Stem Cell Research Fellow and Regeneration Theme Lead, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, University of Sydney
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Dr Megan Finch-Edmondson is an emerging leader in stem cell research for cerebral palsy, clinical trials and consumer/community engagement. She is currently working to establish of a number of cell therapy clinical trials for the prevention and treatment of cerebral palsy, however she also has an interest in any innovative therapies that can help to improve the lives of those living with cerebral palsy.

About Cerebral Palsy Alliance

The Cerebral Palsy Alliance has been operating for over 70 years. The CPA organisation was developed by a group of parents of children with cerebral palsy, and was originally known as the Spastic Centre of New South Wales (Australia). Led by Neil and Audrie McLeod, whose daughter Jennifer had cerebral palsy, these parents built a brighter future for their children – pioneering treatment, education, equipment, employment, recreation, independent living and research for people with cerebral palsy worldwide. 

Today, Cerebral Palsy Alliance provides family-centred therapies, life skills programs, equipment and support for people and their families living with cerebral palsy and other neurological and physical disabilities.  In addition, for over a decade CPA has been driving international research into the prevention, treatment and cure of cerebral palsy through the CPA Research Foundation .

We wish to thank Dr. Madison Paton & Dr. Megan Finch-Edmondson for volunteering their time to speak on
Share the Science and sharing their valuable insight
on the use of cord blood in the treatment of cerebral palsy over the past 15 years.
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We also wish to also thank our generous sponsor and partner for this event,
WellSky Health, who continue to support cord blood
education through our “Share the Science” series.
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Share the Science: The AABB Toolkit - New Horizons for Cord Blood

1/6/2022

 
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Save the Cord Foundation and WellSky are proud to welcome Maria de los Angeles (Angie) Muniz, MD and Federico Rodriguez Quezada SBB, MLSi(ASCP) CM, as our featured speakers on behalf of AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies) for our next edition of Share the Science on January 27th, 2022 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Join us to learn about the new horizons in cord blood uses.  Recording now available, watch now.

Share the Science is a free webinar series focused on the cord blood industry and the latest research in this field.  As always, we invite both health professionals and the general public to join us for this unique online educational series. Learn more about this exciting educational series here.
The past two years have brought dramatic change to the healthcare industry due to the Covid pandemic. In particular, biotherapies have been impacted. In this special presentation by AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies), presenters will suggest ways for cord blood banks and users to diversify uses of this life-saving medical resource and delve into the current regulations from the USA and the EU.
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Dr. Angie Muniz and Federico Quezada will present and welcome discussion from attendees regarding the following areas:
  • Current US FDA/EU regulations
  • Medical applications of cord blood for uses other than transplantation
  • Preparing agreements/business considerations in order to establish partnerships with sponsoring institutions

​Christina Celluzzi, PhD, MS, Director of Biotherapies, AABB, will moderate the session and provide a short introduction.

You will also learn more about AABB’s cellular product toolkit and the cord blood and Spanish language subsections. These resources offer unique opportunities for your professional development.

Join us live for this exciting webinar and discussion to explore the ways cord blood will evolve to meet new needs in the biotherapy industry. 
Watch the recording now - AABB Cell Therapy Product Toolkit
SHARE THE SCIENCE

with

AABB

featuring
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Maria de los Angeles (Angie) Muniz, MD and
Federico Rodriguez Quezada SBB, MLSi(ASCP) CM


with an introduction from

Christina Celluzzi, PhD, MS, Director of Biotherapies, AABB
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"The AABB Toolkit: New Horizons for Cord Blood"

Free webinar.  Open to the public.
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Thursday, January 27th at 2 pm ET / 11am PT

RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE - WATCH VIA THE ARCHIVE

About the speakers

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Moderator: Christina M. Celluzzi, PhD, MS - Director of Biotherapies, Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB)

​Dr. Celluzzi has a background in biomedical research which includes basic and applied research in cellular therapy (CT). She applies her more than 25 years of experience to her current position at AABB serving as a resource to its many CT professionals – helping to create and develop CT projects, including the Cellular Therapies Certificate Program.
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Presenter: Maria De Los Angeles (Angie) Muñiz, MD - Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine; Medical Director of Education, Quality and Regulatory Affairs, Department of Transfusion Medicine and Cellular Therapy, Weill Cornell Medicine

​Dr. Muniz is board-certified in clinical pathology as well as in transfusion medicine. She has taught transfusion medicine to many different audiences and has given peer-selected presentations at a variety of institutions and medical societies across the country. She has also published several case reports and abstracts.
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Presenter: Federico Rodriguez Quezada SBB, MLSi (ASCP) CM - Stem Cell Lab Coordinator, UF Health Shands Bone Marrow Transplant Program

Mr. Rodriguez Quezada has over 30 years of experience in immunohematology and cellular therapy, working in manufacturing, regulatory compliance, process design, and quality management. He has been a FACT/NetCord inspector from 2005 until 2012 and consults with facilities around the world to help them achieve accreditation.

We wish to thank Dr. Muniz, Federico Rodriguez Quezada and Christina Celluzzi for volunteering
their time to speak on Share the Science and sharing their valuable insight
on cord blood uses and biotherapies.
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We also wish to also thank our generous sponsor and partner for this event,
WellSky Health, who continue to support cord blood
education through our “Share the Science” series.
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