Netcells Biosciences is Africa's leading stem cell laboratory and
cryogenic biobank based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Netcells
is accredited with the AABB and is the only cord blood bank on the
continent to hold this prestigious international accreditation.
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Dear Netcells Parent,We cannot believe how quickly 2014 has flown by and we are already near the end of another year. 2014 has been a busy year for Netcells and there have been lots of exciting new developments in the Stem Cell Industry. It is extremely important that we continue to keep in touch with you, therefore if any of your contact details change please ensure that you send us an email updating us with your latest contact details. Click here if you need to notify us of any recent changes. |
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Next year March we celebrate our 10th Birthday! |
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We would like to celebrate this milestone by creating a collage of all our special Netcells’ babies at their current age. Please email us a recent photo of your son/daughter- either a school portrait or a casual close-up as well as their date of birth.
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Clinical Trials Currently Underway |
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Stem Cells have the potential to possibly revolutionise the way we treat various diseases in the future. There are a large number of clinical trials that are currently underway and so far the results are proving to be extremely promising. Below is a list showing clinical trials where cord blood is used in treatments other than bone marrow transplantation: Clinical Trials using a child’s own (autologous) Cord Blood Stem Cells
Table copyright Frances Verter, PhD 2014 Clinical Trials using donor (allogeneic, includes siblings) Cord Blood Stem Cells
Table copyright Frances Verter, PhD 2014 Resources for more information: |
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Watch this TED talk on the future of stem cell medicine |
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Susan Solomon, the co-founder of the New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) explains that ‘there are some really extraordinary things that we are doing with stem cells that are completely changing the way we model disease, our ability to understand why we get sick and even develop drugs.’ Click here to watch the TED talk. |
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New Cord Blood Trials at Duke University |
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A team at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina announced in June 2014 that they were set to launch a $40 million clinical trial to explore stem cells from the umbilical cord blood as a treatment for autism. The five-year trial also plans to test stem cell therapy for stroke and cerebral palsy. The lead investigators on the trials are Joanne Kurtzberg, head of Duke’s Robertson Cell and Translational Therapy program, and Geraldine Dawson, Director of the Duke Centre for Autism and Brain Development. Over a five-year span the trials plan to treat 390 children and adults with Autism, 100 children with cerebral palsy and 90 adult stroke patients. “These trials could change the playing field of cord blood banking. They have the potential to increase both consumer demand for family storage and provide new indications for use of donated cord blood”. Click here to read more about the Clinical Trials:
Duke Translational Medicine Institute |
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Stem Cell Researchers make breakthrough in type 1 diabetes treatment |
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Scientists at Harvard University have discovered how to create insulin-producing beta cells using human embryonic stem cells, at a volume required for cell transplantation. This discovery could mean the end of daily insulin injections for the large number of people living with Type 1 diabetes. The stem cell-derived beta cells are presently undergoing trials in animal models and whilst it is probably still a few years away from being tested in patients it does give diabetes suffers hope. Click here to read more. |
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Paralysed Man walks after stem cell transplant |
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A Polish man Darek Fidyka, was left paralysed after a knife attack in 2010. In 2012 he underwent pioneering therapy that involved transplanting cells from his nasal cavity into his spinal cord. It has been two years since the transplant and he is now able to walk with the aid of a Zimmer frame. Click here to view a video which shows Darek Fidyka walking and find out more about the actual transplant. |
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Netcells Common Parent FAQs |
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Discovery Health |
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Just a reminder that Discovery Health has partnered exclusively with Netcells Biosciences to offer its members up to a 25% discount off the price of stem cell storage with Netcells. Great news for those of you that are Discovery Health members and have another baby on the way. For more information visit the Netcells website or the Discovery Health website. |
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Facebook ‘Baby of the Month’ competition |
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In June we started running a Facebook ‘Baby of the Month’ competition for all Netcells Baby’s between 0-3 months. We have received some stunning photos and there have been some happy winners.
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Best Regards |
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