Future Health Biobank

This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, it's important to know the three main groups of blood cancer. Stay informed and spread awareness to help make a difference in the fight against blood cancer.

Check out our latest cord blood sample releases at Future Health Biobank!

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month!

Join us in raising awareness and supporting research. Learn how stem cell biobanking is helping fight blood cancer.

Your child's tooth stem cells could offer lifelong health protection! 🦷

Stem cells are essential to the healthy function of our bodies. They are responsible for continuously repairing and renewing damaged cells found in blood and tissue, making them essential for treating damage repair through disease, illness or injury.

Here are 6 simple steps to storing your child’s tooth stem cells.

For many years, cryopreserved cord blood stem cells were considered to have a limited shelf life. However, new research continues to challenge this idea and may even show that
cryopreserved cord blood stem cells are immortal.

In 2023, the Dr Hal Broxmeyer laboratory published a demonstration showing cryopreserved cord blood is still viable after 27 years in frozen storage 2 Similar demonstrations of successful long-term storage of cord blood have also been replicated by other laboratories, such as Cryo-Cell in Florida, Medipost in South Korea, and the Düsseldorf Bank in Germany.

Five-year-old Sun Lexuan, from China, has rare blood disorder, aplastic anaemia. Her parents made the decision to conceive her younger sister, Sun Yiwei, so that the umbilical cord blood could be used as treatment.

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With the arrival of your baby fast approaching, a hospital bag will ensure you’re prepared, organised and ready to go on the big day.

These hospital bag essentials for mum and baby cover everything you may need – from a toothbrush to a TENS machine…. and of course your stem cell collection kit!

In 2019, for the first time, researchers have transformed human stem cells into mature insulin-producing cells. The breakthrough could lead us a step closer to developing a cure for Type 1 diabetes.

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I had a wonderful first visit to our newest local scanning clinic partner, ! The environment was so relaxed, and Dr. Ayesha gave a warm welcome. Excited to be working with them!

The volume-reduced processing method for cord blood is the industry gold standard and have released more samples than any other UK bank.

This not only demonstrates the viability and effectiveness of our stored samples, but we know what a released sample means for every family that has had to request a sample.

Our Customer Care team are on hand for any questions that you may have

Our Future Health Laboratories NIPT is a highly sensitive prenatal test that can be carried out as early as 10 weeks into pregnancy, using just one simple blood draw.

The NIPT checks the baby’s DNA that circulates in the mother’s blood during pregnancy, measuring the number of copies present for certain chromosomes. An abnormal number of these chromosomes can indicate the presence of certain inherited conditions.

Often caused by a traumatic injury or a neurological condition, damage to the spinal cord can lead to a range of complex issues with sensory and motor function.

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Thrilled to share these testimonials from our valued clients!

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Now's the chance to store your child's tooth stem cells.

Dental pulp contains stem cells which in future could be used to treat illnesses or repair the body.

Doctors announce 'likely' cure for HIV in seventh patient through groundbreaking stem cell treatment.

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From Medical Waste to Life-Saving Resource!

Charlotte worked as a midwife in London when she was first introduced to stem cell banking. Having been impressed by the pace at which this technology was moving, she decided to research stem cell banking as she was preparing to start a family.

What aspects of stem cell banking did she find most compelling as she prepared to start a family? To read 'Charlotte’s Journey with Stem Cell Banking and Future Health Biobank' head to our blog

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Here are just some of the benefits to saving your baby’s umbilical cord blood cells.

In addition to these, research is under way to determine whether components of cord blood can treat other medical conditions such as birth asphyxia (brain damage from lack of oxygen), cerebral palsy and autism.

Cord blood therapies for these brain injuries and diseases are not standard medical practice, but are being evaluated in ongoing clinical studies and may prove useful in the future.

Right from the start we have termed ourselves a family facility.👪

The samples we hold could be a lifeline not only for the child they belong to but for their siblings – as in this case, but also parents or even grandparents.

Head to our website to read more about sixteen-year old Laith Abu Areesh

Don’t miss out on your chance to claim this limited-time offer on our cord blood/tissue packages.

Your baby's stem cells could be used to treat 80+ illnesses including some cancers. They're only available to collect and store at the time of your baby's birth, which makes them even more precious.

Head to our website to know more about the offer! https://bit.ly/3WzgtP4

University Hospitals Plymouth Maternity Services Trust are just one of our many NHS partners! contact us to receive a free information pack 0115 967 7707 or email [email protected] to speak to our lovely team.

Here are just some of the 80+ standard therapies using cord blood stem cells and
current clinical trials using umbilical cord haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and
mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).

As you can see, only 5 – 10% of the overall blood sample collected is of any value.

This is where our cord blood processing method comes into play to gain the highest stem cell yield.

The primary, industry-approved cord blood processing method used at Future Health Biobank is volume-reduced processing. We apply this method to every cord blood sample to pass through our laboratory for maximum sample safety.

Doctors, scientists and industry experts widely believe that cord blood stem cells will play a key role in the future of medicine, and may soon provide solutions to improve the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, as well as the ability to develop into entire organs.

Every cord blood unit is a 100% match! 💯

It is advised to store one sample per child to ensure the highest chance of success in treatment. However, one child’s cord blood sample offers a 25% chance of being a match for a sibling.

Your umbilical cord blood and tissue are rich in stem cells. Umbilical cord stem cell banking involves collecting these valuable cells at the birth of your child, then processing and storing them for potential use in a range of medical treatments.

If you choose to store umbilical cord stem cells with a private banks, your cord blood and cord tissue sample will be preserved for decades to come and reserved only for family use.

July is Cord Blood Awareness Month!

Join us in recognising the incredible potential of cord blood stem cells for treating diseases and saving lives. Learn more about the benefits and possibilities of cord blood banking.

A baby girl, Zhao Jiaxin, was the first child in China to receive a cord blood stem cell transplant to cure an inherited type of irritable bowel disease.

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