Transplant stories

Smart Cells was the first private UK stem cell bank to release samples for transplant — proving that family cord blood banking is not just about storage, but about delivering real therapies when they are needed most.

At some point in life, your child or family member may need access to stem cell therapy. Today, these treatments are being used for:

• Blood cancers such as leukaemia and lymphoma
• Inherited genetic disorders including thalassemia and sickle cell disease
• Neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy and brain injury
• Immune deficiencies and metabolic disorders
• Emerging therapies for sports injuries, inflammatory conditions, and skin repair

By preserving your baby’s umbilical cord blood and tissue, you safeguard access to these life-saving and life-enhancing possibilities.

Smart Cells has released more stem cell samples for treatment than any other private UK bank, with a 100% success rate for every sample delivered to clinicians worldwide.

These samples have helped children and families across the globe face illnesses such as:

• Cerebral Palsy
• Thalassemia
• Leukaemia
• HSV Encephalitis
• Immune system disorders

Each transplant is more than a statistic — it represents a child given new options, and a family given hope.

Every successful release shows how far the field of stem cell research has advanced. What was once only a possibility is now a proven therapy.

Yet many parents are still unaware of the benefits of storing their baby’s cord blood and tissue. Smart Cells is working to change that — by raising awareness, sharing real transplant stories, and supporting research into the next generation of regenerative treatments.

As part of the FamiCord Group, Europe’s largest family stem cell bank and one of the world’s top three:

• Families gain access to 1,000,000+ stored cord blood units across the network
• Therapies are supported by specialist research centres and clinical teams in 35+ countries including FamiCord Programme for brain disorders
• FamiCordTx, the group’s advanced therapies division, is actively developing new cell-based treatments to extend the possibilities for families everywhere

Together, Smart Cells and FamiCord stand at the forefront of innovation, offering parents confidence today — and hope for tomorrow.