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Netcells Cryogenics Receives AABB Accreditation
9 February 2012
Independent South African stem cell bank Netcells Cryogenics recently became Africa’s first and only stem cell facility to be awarded certified accreditation by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). This makes Netcells the only bank in Africa to process and store stem cells in accordance with validated international accreditation standards.
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Joost Undergoes Stem Cell Therapy
23 August 2011
South African rugby icon, Joost van der Westhuizen, is undergoing experimental stem cell
therapy in order to regenerate and repair damaged tissue and to assist with impaired muscle
functioning. It is the first time that this kind of treatment is being tried in South Africa.
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Netcells Parents' Newsletter March 2011
Visit us at the JHB Baby Expo from 25 - 28 November at the Northgate Dome
Netcells Sponsors The All Expense Paid Pregnancy At Cape Town Baby Expo
16 November 2010
Netcells sponsored free stem cell storage to the value of R13 900 to the lucky winner of the All Expense Paid Pregnancy at the Baby Expo. Bongi Motse was the winner at the Cape Town Baby Expo, "Somehow through this competition you have made just one dream come true and made the pregnancy journey for one woman such a special and joyous occasion."
Netcells Sponsors The St Peter’s Boys For The 94.7 Cycle Race, In Support Of CHOC
5 November 2010
Andrew Holt of St Peter's Prep donated R250 to the St Peter’s 94.7 tandem challenge. Netcells decided to match Andrew's donation 10 times to support the good cause.
All funds raised are contributed to CHOC as part of The Cows fundraising for the 2010 Stampede. This year The Cows are aiming to raise R4 million for CHOC to be used to upgrade and renovate the Pediatic Oncology wards at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.
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Netcells Is Due To Launch Adipose (Fat) Tissue Banking In Early 2011
4 November 2010
Adipose tissue is a rich adult source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) and can be collected via a mini-liposuction for cryopreservation of pure isolated MSC, preserving a record of your cells’ biological age. It is expected that MSC based therapies will form a major branch of stem cell medicine, and will also replace many current aesthetic therapies providing personalized dermatological solutions in their place.
Visit Us At The Cape Town Baby Expo From 29 - 31 October At The Cape Town Convention Centre
Visit Us At The Baba Indaba From 22 - 24 October At Sandton Convention Centre
Netcells Supports The Sunflower Fund
14 October 2010
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Visit Us At The Baba Indaba Gallagher Estate Midrand 28 - 30 May Stand 42B
Visit Us At Stand 36 At The Baby Expo At The Northgate Dome From 13 - 16 May
Stem Cell Bank For The Baby Expo
9 March 2010
South Africa's leading provider of stem cell storage for newborn babies will be exhibiting at The Baby Expo™ at The Coca-Cola dome from 13-16 May, 2010.
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Netcells Now Offers Cord Tissue Storage
29 April 2010
Cord tissue contains mesenchymal stem cells which can be used to regenerate muscle, bone, nerve and other connective tissues. The therapeutic uses of these stem cells are still being researched. Please call us on (011) 697 2900 to find out more.
Iceland's Volcano Eruption
19 April 2010
Due to Iceland's volcano eruption and the resultant flight disruption in the UK & Europe (which remains indefinite) it is currently not advisable to send your baby's cord blood for storage overseas.
Visit Us At The Bloem Show
16 April 2010
Bloemfontein Showgrounds from 22 April - 1 May 2010. Hall H Stand 7
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