Cord Blood Characteristics: Role in Stem Cell Transplantation - Hardcover

Cohen, Dr Shara B A; Cohen, Shara B A; Gluckman, Eliane; Madrigal, J Alexandro; Rubenstein, Pablo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1853177946 ISBN 13: 9781853177941

Publisher: CRC Press, 2000

Synopsis

The use of cord blood as a source of haematopoietic stem cell transplantation has steadily increased since the first cord blood transplant 11 years ago. This text reviews the molecular and cellular biology of cord blood, the collection and processing of cord blood units, the clinical potential of ex vivo expansion, and concludes with discussion of cord blood banking and matching, and the ethical and legal issues related to blood cell therapy and transplantation.

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About the Author

Dr Shara Cohen has been active in the scientific community for over 30 years. She started as a member of the British Association of Young Scientists at the age of 15, obtained her first science degree at 21 and her Immunology PhD at 25. She has been a research scientist and lecturer in prestigious institutions around the world [including Addenbrookes' Hospital (Cambridge), The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology (London), The Mount Sinai Hospital (New York) and The Royal Postgraduate Medical School (London)]. Shara left mainstream in 2001 research to follow her passion of science communication both within the scientific community and the general public. In 2001 Shara established Euroscicon Ltd (and is still its Managing Director) and in 2005 she founded the Mums in Science Network. She also writes, edits and produces books for both scientists and the layman

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853177946
• ISBN 13: 9781853177941
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 296