How Is Cord Blood and Tissue Used?

Today's Treatments. Tomorrow's Breakthroughs.

Today's Treatments. Tomorrow's Breakthroughs.

The power and potential of umbilical cord stem cells

Your baby's umbilical cord is a rich source of cells including hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) found in the cord blood and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) found in the cord tissue. These stem cells are unique cells that have the qualities to help repair and heal the body in different ways.


Cord Blood Uses Today

Proven Cord Blood Uses

Proven Uses In Transplant Medicine 

Cancers | Blood Disorders | Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes Metabolic Disorders Immune Disorders | Other



Cord Blood Use In Clinical Trials

Clinical Research Trials 

Autism | Cerebral Palsy | Brain Injury Type 1 diabetes 


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Autism and Cord Blood

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Cord Tissue Uses Today

Although cord tissue is not quite ready for prime time yet, excitement is growing around its potential which is demonstrated by the increasing number of clinical trials using MSCs from cord tissue.  


Cord Blood Use In Clinical Trials

Clinical Research Trials 

Parkinson’s Disease | Sports Injuries | Alzheimer’s Autism


See other conditions using cord tissue MSCs in research 


ViaCord's Research Collaborations

Thinking forward for your family

Families that choose ViaCord feel confident knowing that we're always thinking 'big’ about the potential of cord blood and cord tissue stem cells and are committed to pushing the science forward. Our commitment to pushing the science forward is reflected in our collaborations with renowned academic institutions and participation in well-designed studies.

Learn about ViaCord's research collaborations


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