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About the Abu Dhabi Biobank 

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has partnered with M42, to launch one of a kind ​state of the art biobanking initiative, Abu Dhabi Biobank, with cord blood banking being its first of many offerings.

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    A Key Pillar of Health Transformation

    Poised to deliver biobanking excellence, access to cellular therapies, research and innovation, globally and enhance community well-being through preventive measures.
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    Region’s Largest Hybrid Cord Blood Collection and Storage Service 

    Public and private banking options available with the capacity to store up to 100,000 cord blood units to help address the urgent need for cord blood stem cells.
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    Secure and Long-term Preservation

    Our state-of-the-art biobanking infrastructure ensures safe and secure storage of cord blood samples, making it viable for research and therapeutic use for up to 30 years.
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    Combats Life-Threatening Diseases

    We address the growing demand for stem cells to treat life-threatening conditions, including beta-thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and blood cancers. 
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    Sustainable Net Zero Biobanking Facility 

    UAE’s first net-zero biobank powered largely by solar energy to minimize its carbon footprint and serve as a model of eco-friendly innovation.
    Why Cord Blood Biobanking

    Benefits of Storing
    Umbilical Cord Blood

    • Powerful Therapeutic Potential

      Cord blood is rich in stem cells that provide a vital resource for people affected with various diseases, including blood disorders and certain genetic conditions. 

      60K
      +
      Umbilical cord blood transplants that have been performed globally for various disorders. Reference

      Educational Factsheet, Cord Blood Association

    • Treasure of Viable Options

      Cord blood storage offers immediate access to therapies as valuable options for your family's health, in case of life-threatening medical diagnosis. 

      80
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      Medical conditions wherein cord blood treatments are FDA-approved, including cancers. Reference

      Cord blood treatments are FDA-approved. Celebrating Cord Blood Awareness Month, 2024. Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies

    • Reliable Source for Therapies

      Readily and globally available hematopoietic stem cells that has been pre-screened, tested, cryopreserved and ready to use in transplants and other therapies.

      800
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      Clinical trials registered to explore the effectiveness of umbilical stem cells in transplants, neurological conditions, and more. Reference

      2022 Update: How many clinical trials use cord blood or cord tissue? Parent's Guide to Cord Blood Foundation, non-profit foundation and public service project by Dr. Frances Verter.

    • Potential Match with Family Banking

      Your newborn’s cord blood can be a perfect genetic match for family members requiring stem cell transplants or therapies. 

      25
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      Chance of siblings being a perfect match can help save life of a loved one. Reference

      Cord Blood Association, international nonprofit organization that promotes both public and family cord blood banking

    • Prolific and regenerative  

      Cord blood stem cells are young and have regenerative properties, thereby aiding in more successful transplants and recovery.

      95
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      Times, cord blood is simply discarded as medical waste due to ignorance, instead of being preserved. Reference

      Broder SM, Ponsaran RS, Goldenberg AJ. US Public Cord Blood Banking Practices: Recruitment, Donation, and the Timing of Consent. Transfusion. 2013;53:679–687. PubMed Central, National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine (US Government)

    • Better chances of successful therapies

      Cord blood stem cells offer higher match rates via Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) typing, hence greater the chance that the patient’s body will accept the donor’s stem cells.

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      Lower rate of Graft-versus-host-disease than patients who had bone marrow transplants. Reference

      Vanderson Rocha, M.D., John E. Wagner, Jr., M.D., Kathleen A. Sobocinski. Graft-Versus-Host Disease in Children Who Have Received a Cord-Blood or Bone Marrow Transplant from an HLA-Identical Sibling. N Engl J Med 2000;342:1846-1854. The New England Journal of Medicine.

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      Private Cord Blood Bank

      Our DoH-licensed private cord blood bank allows you to store your child’s stem cells for exclusive use by your family. This option is particularly recommended for families with a known medical history or those who have an affected sibling.

      Cord blood is valuable—learn more about preserving for your family’s use.

      Peace of mind

      The Abu Dhabi Biobank provides a simple and safe process of collecting and storing your newborn’s cord blood, for up to 30 years

      Umbilical cord is not just a medical waste but a rich resource to save lives.

      Get Started
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       Take the first step and learn more about cord blood banking.
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      Fill in the consent form
       Our medical advisors will get in touch to assess your medical eligibility and advise on your banking preferences.
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      Embark on your biobanking journey 
      As you prepare to embrace motherhood, relax and enjoy, as we take care of the rest.
      • Preserve precious cord blood with private banking

        Preserve precious cord blood with private banking

      • No contact required with your baby

        No contact required with your baby

      • A reliable resource for saving lives

        A reliable resource for saving lives

      • Readily and globally accessible whenever needed

        Readily and globally accessible whenever needed

        Start your cord blood banking journey with Abu Dhabi Biobank