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• Five Times the Joy

  Stephen and Ellen Howell are very special CBR clients, not just because they banked with CBR five times, but those five were all born on the same day.  That’s right, this Houston family welcomed quintuplets into the world three years ago. ... Posted Feb 24, 2012 Tags: stem cells, umbilical cord blood, cord blood banking, CBR, InsideCBR, multiples

• Resource Helps Expectant Parents Understand Cord Blood Value and Options

  Approximately half of obstetricians report they have insufficient knowledge of umbilical cord blood banking to effectively answer patients’ questions about cord blood donation or family banking and desire more information... Posted Feb 10, 2012 Tags: umbilical cord blood, cord blood banking, Cord Blood Regsitry, CBR, InsideCBR, cord banking basics

• CBR’s State-of-the-Art Lab: A Conversation with VP of Laboratory Operations Kristen Swingle

  Your baby’s newborn stem cells have arrived safely at CBR’s laboratory. Now what? How are the stem cells stored? How do you know they’ll be taken care of? What keeps CBR at the forefront of the industry? For answers, we turned to Posted Feb 03, 2012 Tags: family banking, umbilical cord blood, cord blood stem cells, FDA Approved, InsideCBR, AABB, processing, laboratory

• Animation Illustrates Newborn Stem Cells Effect on Spinal Cord Injury

  While we’ve blogged about research using umbilical cord blood stem cells to treat spinal cord injuries in the past (see here and Posted Jan 26, 2012 Tags: cord blood, stem cells, umbilical cord blood, CBR, clinical trials, spinal cord injury, ScienceandResearch, newborn cord blood stem cells, cord tissue

• Why Bank Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells?

  As families become more educated on umbilical cord banking, they may choose to bank their baby’s cord blood and Posted Jan 19, 2012 Tags: cord blood, stem cells, umbilical cord blood, Cord Blood Regsitry, CBR, clinical trials, InsideCBR, RealPeopleRealStories, cord tissue

• Double the Fun – and Then Some! Preparing for Multiples

  Before I got married I had six theories about bringing up children; now I have six children, and no theories.  – John Wilmot As this quote reminds us, parenthood is about learning as you go, being flexible and not being too hard on yourself. This is particularly true for parents of multiples. No matter how prepared you are to be a parent,... Posted Jan 05, 2012 Tags: cord blood, umbilical cord blood, CBR, cord blood stem cells, InsideCBR, newborn cord blood stem cells, triplets, babies, multiples, pregnancy, twins

• Celebrating Families this Holiday Season

  “Other things may change us, but we start and end with family.”– Author Anthony Brandt Perhaps more than any other time of year, the holidays are a time to reflect on the significance of family. At CBR, we’re grateful for the hundreds of thousands of families who’ve entrusted us with their... Posted Dec 22, 2011 Tags: cord blood, stem cells, umbilical cord blood, CBR, InsideCBR, newborn cord blood stem cells, newborn possibilities fund, cord tissue stem cells

• Cord Tissue Basics

  CBR’s Content Scientist for Scientific and Medical Affairs, Kate Brown, Ph.D., joins us today to provide expert answers about cord tissue banking. But first, a question for our readers: did you know CBR was the first bank to offer cord tissue banking to U.S. clients... Posted Dec 16, 2011 Tags: cord blood, family banking, umbilical cord blood, CBR, cord blood stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, MSCs, ScienceandResearch, InsideCBR, cord tissue, cord tissue stem cells, Kate Brown

• Clinical Trial Uses Bone Marrow Stem Cells to Replace Blood Vessels in Children

  An FDA-regulated clinical trial launched earlier this year at Yale-New Haven Hospital means that for the first time in the U.S., tissue-engineered blood vessels are being implanted in humans.  The implants are made from a synthetic scaffold seeded with stem cells from the patient’s own bone marrow. The implants are used to connect a major cardiac vein to the artery... Posted Nov 10, 2011 Tags: cord blood, umbilical cord blood, stem cell, ScienceandResearch, Yale, Science, congenital heart defects

• “Regenerative Medicine Is Where It’s at!”

  When you’re expecting, how do you know what advice to take and what to write off as an old wives’ tale? Go straight to an expert! Dr. Jeff Thurston’s highly acclaimed book, 1000 Questions About Your Pregnancy, has the answers you need. Doctor Thurston draws from nearly 30... Posted Nov 03, 2011 Tags: cord blood, umbilical cord blood, cord blood banking, CBR, Pregnancy Books, ScienceandResearch, newborn cord blood stem cells, Dr. Jeff Thurston

• Transplant Survivors: Where Are They Now

  At CBR we are honored to assist families—sometimes during a time of great need—when a child is experiencing a life threatening illness.  What makes this company special are the relationships we form with... Posted Oct 27, 2011 Tags: cord blood, stem cells, umbilical cord blood, newborn stem cells, cord blood banking, RealPeopleRealStories, aplastic anemia

• Television’s World Report airs “Stem Cell Revolution”

  Restoring Hope for Those who Felt Hopeless At CBR, we’re always pleased to see journalists cover stem cell research showing potential therapies. That’s why we wanted to call your attention to the World Report which recently aired Posted Oct 13, 2011 Tags: cord blood, umbilical cord blood, stem cell, ScienceandResearch, Dr. Atala, Wake Forest University

• A Sickle Cell Survivor story: Carol Mulumba

  In honor of sickle cell awareness month, Cord Blood Registry® (CBR) wants to share a client’s triumphant personal battle with the life-threatening disease and help create awareness... Posted Sep 22, 2011 Tags: cord blood, sickle cell anemia, umbilical cord blood, CBR, stem cell, RealPeopleRealStories, newborn cord blood stem cells, sickle cell disease

• Designated Treatment Program® For Families in Need

  The birth of a baby is the start of a new life, but it can also be a life-saving opportunity for families with an existing medical need. As a public service, CBR provides the Designated Treatment Program to families wishing to store their newborns... Posted Sep 15, 2011 Tags: cord blood, Designated Treatment Program, umbilical cord blood, Cord Blood Regsitry, CBR, stem cell, mesenchymal stem cells, DTP

• Spread the Word – September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month

  For many, September marks the beginning of cool autumn days and back-to-school supplies. This month means something more for CBR: Sickle Cell Awareness Month. According to the CDC, sickle cell anemia, or sickle cell disease, affects about 70,000 - 100,000 Americans and about 2 million people carry the... Posted Sep 08, 2011 Tags: cord blood, umbilical cord blood, Cord Blood Regsitry, CBR, cord blood stem cells, NewsandUpdates, sickle cell disease