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The Importance of Cord Blood and Cord Tissue Stem Cells: Today vs Tomorrow


 

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Topics include:

  • Applications of cord blood stem cells
    • Ongoing research with cord blood and cord tissue
    • ASCT in autism spectrum disorder
  • Patient education and counseling
    • Banking options
    • Science and education

Faculty/Faculty Disclosure:

Joel Weinthal, MD

Director of Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation and Attending Physician

Texas Oncology Pediatrics

Medical Director, Apheresis and Stem Cell Laboratory

Medical City Dallas Hospital

Dallas, Texas

Dr. Weinthal reports that he is on the speakers’ bureau and advisory board, and a consultant, for CBR®, Cord Blood Registry®.

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