The first licensed Cryobank in Ukraine

Today, more than 400 banks of cord blood have been created in 96 countries and more than 4 million parents have already saved the cord blood of their children

2003

Creation and opening of an innovative biotech company –
Cryobank of the Institute of Cell Therapy

2008

First clinical trials of cord blood stem cells in Ukraine, in partnership with leading research institutes of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, approved by the Coordination Center for Transplantation of Organs, Tissues and Cells of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine

2012

Cord blood stem cell products, whichwere developed and manufactured by Cryobank, are officially approved by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine for clinical use

2013

Completed clinical trials in partnership with leading research institutes of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine on the use of umbilical cord blood stem cells in the treatment of the following diseases:

2018

More than 12 thousand families entrusted the storage of their biospecimen to our Cryobank in Kyiv

The active phase of clinical trials conducted by the Institute of Cell Therapy for the use of stem cells in the treatment of such diseases:

2019

Opening of a modern cell culture laboratory

2020

Cryobank of the Institute of Cell Therapy became a member of the authoritative international association of accredited cord blood banks – Cord Blood Association. More than 20,000 families have entrusted the cryobank of the Institute of Cell Therapy for the storage of their biomaterial

Cryobank of the Institute of Cell Therapy stores

Cord Blood:

nucleated cells
of cord blood

Placenta:

placenta tissue
placental suspension
placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells

Umbilical cord:

umbilical cord tissue

Ovarian tissue

Cryobank structure

Our own resources provide a closed cycle of biospecimen processing and reduces the risk of infection and cell loss

Department of transport logistics
Logistical support for the collection, acceptance and delivery of biospecimen to Cryobank

Biotechnology laboratories
Biospecimen processing and preparation for cryopreservation

PCR laboratory.
Clinical diagnostic laboratories
Testing for antibodies, viral DNA and RNA. Checking the sterility of the biospecimen

Cryo-storage
Programmed cryopreservation and long-term storage of biospecimen

Cryobank guarantees

High (up to 96%) viability of the stem cells after thawing
Own cryopreservation technique provides high “activity” of stemcells after thawing

Compliance with international standards
Biospecimen processing is carried out in biosafety cabinets class II in accordance with the requirements of GMP
Independent international quality control of research laboratories of the Cryobank according RIQAS program guarantees the reliability of the results

Biospecimen safety
Autonomous power supply and ventilation systems, reserve of liquid nitrogen, round-the-clock video monitoring ensure undisturbed operation of the cryo-storage

Suitability for use in any clinic in the world
The collection, transportation, processing and testing of cell products comply with the NetCord-FACT and AABB international standards

Medical privacy
Information about each sample is stored underunique identification number on secure server

Highly qualified staff
Our personnel are trained in foreign laboratories and clinics, as well as regularly improve their skills at international professional trainings and seminars

Liability insurance
Ensure, at its own expense, the annual insurance of its liability to customers.

More than 700 m² of laboratory space
More than 200 successful cord blood stem cell transplantations and over 50 transplantations of placental mesenchymal stem cells
30 patents in the field of cell therapy and stem cell biology
Development of new trends and techniques in the world of biotechnology
Clinical trials on stem cells application for the treatment of various diseases
The only Cryobank in Ukraine certified ISO 9001:2015
The equipment from leading manufacturers. Use of consumables and certified cryoprotectants approved by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine
Insurance of liability to customers when concluding a Contract for the storage of biological material
Membership in the International Placental Stem Cell Society (IPLASS) and the International Society for Cell Therapy (ISCT). Business partnership with relevant organizations of the European Union, Japan, USA, China

Stem cellsare the progenitors of all cells in the body

These are basic undifferentiated cells that, in the event of illness or damage, can multiply by division and differentiate, that is, become any blood cell, organ or tissue

There are two main types of stem cells: hematopoietic, which form all blood cells, as well as mesenchymal stem cells, which have many therapeutic properties, including differentiated into connective tissue cells (bones, blood vessels, cartilage), smooth muscles

We are entrusted with the storage of the most valuable tissue, which can only be collected during childbirth. Therefore, we treat each sample carefully so as to save the life of the child or his family members if necessary

Stem cell sources

Cord blood

The ideal source of stem cells for the treatment of haematologic and and immune diseases, including those previously incurable (leukemia and other types of blood cancer)

If necessary, cord blood stem cells are 100% suitable for a child whose blood was collected during childbirth and it is possible to use these stem cells by its close relatives

Placenta

In addition to biologically active substances that have a regulatory and restorative effect on the human body, it is a rich source of mesenchymal and hematopoietic stem cells

Umbilical cord tissue

Contains mesenchymal stem cells, which are used in regenerative therapy (myocardial infarction, liver cirrhosis) and treatment of diseases caused by autoimmune aggression (diabetes mellitustype 1, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis). They are biological source for growing organs and tissues, and stimulate engraftment during bone marrow or umbilical cord blood transplantation

Adipose tissue

Rich and affordable source of mesenchymal stem cells that can turn into cells of bone, cartilage, muscle tissue, blood vessels and heart muscle

Others

Other available sources of mesenchymal stem cell production are less studied: pulp of baby teeth and wisdom teeth. Adult stem cells can be isolated from every tissue. But it is the stem cells of perinatal tissues (cord blood, umbilical cord and placenta) that are more active and divide better, turning into cells needed by the body

Consultation

Call or write, and the Cryobank consultant will give comprehensive answers to all your questions.

The first licensed Cryobank in Ukraine

Cryobank of the Institute of Cell Therapy stores

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Stem cellsare the progenitors of all cells in the body

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