Specialist Interview
Jason Dehn on Searching for Mixed Race Stem Cell Matches
Jason Dehn the Director of Immunogenetic Operations & Research at Be the Match explains the complexities associated with finding mixed race patients bone marrow matches in the US Be the Match stem cell registry.
Dr. Dana Devine on Cord Blood Collection & Bone Marrow Harvesting Procedures
Dr. Dana Devine, Chief Medical Scientific Officer at Canadian Blood Services explains the difference between cord blood collection and bone marrow harvesting procedures. If you’re asked to donate stem cells or bone marrow, these are the processes in which you could be requested to donate. Although 80% of the time a donor will donate via peripheral blood cell collection which is as simple as giving blood.
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