Cord Blood: Establishing a National Hematopoietic Stem Cell Bank Program [Hardcover]

Committee on Establishing a National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Program (Author), Emily Ann Meyer (Editor), Kathi Hanna (Editor), Kristine Gebbie (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0309095867 | ISBN-13: 978-0309095860 | Publication Date: October 28, 2005 | Edition: 1

With the potential for self-renewal and differentiation, the possibilities for stem cells are enormous. One specific type of stem cell, the hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC), which is derived from umbilical cord blood (as well as adult bone marrow and mobilized peripheral blood), holds particular promise. To make the most of these HPCs, the Institute of Medicine was asked to consider the optimal structure for a national cord blood program and to address pertinent issues related to maximizing the potential of stem cell technology. "Cord Blood: Establishing a National Hematopoietic Stem Cell Bank Program" examines: the role of cord blood in stem cell transplantation; the current status of blood banks already in existence; the optimal structure for the cord blood program; the current use and utility of cord blood for stem cell transplants; the best way to advance the use of cord blood units and make them available for research; and expert advice from leaders in the fields of economics, public health, medicine, and biostatistics combine to make this very timely and topical book useful to a number of stakeholders.

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Book Description

With the potential for self-renewal and differentiation, the possibilities for stem cells are enormous. One specific type of stem cell, the hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC), which is derived from umbilical cord blood (as well as adult bone marrow and mobilized peripheral blood), holds particular promise. To make the most of these HPCs, the Institute of Medicine was asked to consider the optimal structure for a national cord blood program and to address pertinent issues related to maximizing the potential of stem cell technology. Cord Blood: Establishing a National Hematopoietic Stem Cell Bank Program examines:

The role of cord blood in stem cell transplantation

The current status of blood banks already in existence

The optimal structure for the cord blood program

The current use and utility of cord blood for stem cell transplants

The best way to advance the use of cord blood units and make them available for research Expert advice from leaders in the fields of economics, public health, medicine, and biostatistics combine to make this very timely and topical book useful to a number of stakeholders.

About the Author

Committee on Establishing a National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Program, Emily Ann Meyer, Kathi Hanna, and Kristine Gebbie, Editors

Product Details

• Hardcover: 334 pages
• Publisher: National Academies Press; 1 edition (October 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0309095867
• ISBN-13: 978-0309095860
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #999,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)