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. Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 3pm EDT / 2pm CDT RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE via the Share the Science Archive About the speaker
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. 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. 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). 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? |
Madison Paton, PhD Research Fellow, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, University of Sydney 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. |
Megan Finch-Edmondson, PhD Senior Stem Cell Research Fellow and Regeneration Theme Lead, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, University of Sydney 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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Angie Muniz and Federico Quezada will present and welcome discussion from attendees regarding the following areas:
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.
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.
SHARE THE SCIENCE
with
AABB
featuring
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
"The AABB Toolkit: New Horizons for Cord Blood"
Free webinar. Open to the public.
Thursday, January 27th at 2 pm ET / 11am PT
RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE - WATCH VIA THE ARCHIVE
with
AABB
featuring
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
"The AABB Toolkit: New Horizons for Cord Blood"
Free webinar. Open to the public.
Thursday, January 27th at 2 pm ET / 11am PT
RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE - WATCH VIA THE ARCHIVE
About the speakers
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. | 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. | 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.
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.
their time to speak on Share the Science and sharing their valuable insight
on cord blood uses and biotherapies.
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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