PerkinElmer: Our Parent Company

Being a leader in cord blood banking and the research and development industry means providing the highest quality service, care, and science.

Since 1993, ViaCord's dedication to care, and attention to every detail, has made us a leader in cord blood preservation. Both ViaCord and PerkinElmer, our parent company, share the same goal – to help save lives. As the world’s leading provider of neonatal screening systems, PerkinElmer has helped identify more than 100,000 newborns at risk of inherited metabolic disorders. ViaCord now offers expecting families the unique combination of cord blood expertise and the piece of mind that comes with PerkinElmer’s strength and stability.

Because ViaCord is part of PerkinElmer, a publicly-traded company, our financial and corporate information is available to the public and we comply with all SEC guidelines and regulations. This means you'll have access to important information about us, including our financial stability and the strength of our business model, which we're confident will support your decision to work with us.

Our Mission: To provide the highest quality stem cell preservation service and care to our patients, families, and their physicians. We at ViaCord believe these words are much more than just a promise. They are the commitment we live by.

Our Origins: ViaCord was established in 1993 to give expectant parents an opportunity to bank their children's cord blood with comfort and security. Prior to launching our Cord Blood Banking Service, ViaCord conducted extensive research and validation studies to set high standards regarding the collection, processing, and storage of cord blood.

ViaCord worked closely with the following institutions during our development:

•  Obstetrics Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA
• The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH
• The University of Cincinnati's Hoxworth Blood Center, OH

ViaCord's headquarters are located in Cambridge, Massachusetts; a recognized global hub of biotechnology. All cord blood collections are processed and stored at our facility outside of Cincinnati.