Big Nova’s $3M Gift to NMDP Boosts Blood Stem Cell Transplants
A recent $3 million donation from Big Nova to NMDP is a significant step forward in the fight against blood cancer. This gift helps NMDP’s mission to provide life-saving blood stem cell transplants to more patients. This donation also helped NMDP surpass its $100 million fundraising goal. The campaign, which started in 2020, will help thousands of patients […]
A Lab-Grown Bone Marrow to Fight Leukemia?
For decades, leukemia research has been limited by a critical challenge: how do you safely study a disease that originates deep inside our bones? The answer has been a combination of animal models and simplified lab cultures, but both have significant drawbacks. Now, two independent teams of scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking solution: a bioengineered […]
IN8bio Expands Leukemia Clinical Trial, Adds Ohio State University as New Site
IN8bio, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has expanded its Phase 1 clinical trial for INB-100. The Ohio State University is now a new clinical site for the trial. This expansion aims to accelerate enrollment and completion of the study. INB-100 Clinical Trial The INB-100 trial is evaluating a donor-derived gamma-delta T cell therapy for leukemia patients […]
Leukemia Patient’s Urgent Search for a Stem Cell Match: How You Can Help Save a Life
Eddie Kaufman, a college sophomore from Roanoke University and native of Lackawanna County, is currently facing one of the biggest battles of his life—leukemia. Diagnosed last summer, Eddie’s condition requires a life-saving stem cell transplant, and his family is now calling on the community to step up and potentially save his life. Understanding Leukemia and […]
Celularity and BlueSphere Bio Collaborate on Cell Therapy Manufacturing
Celularity Inc., a cellular medicine company, has entered into a collaboration agreement with BlueSphere Bio (BSB).? Celularity will leverage its manufacturing capabilities to produce BSB’s T cell receptor (TCR) T cell therapies.? This partnership will focus on manufacturing and quality control at Celularity’s New Jersey facility for BSB’s therapies, including a treatment for Acute Myelogenous […]
Newton Rallies to Save Teen with Leukemia: Join the Stem Cell Donor Drive
In the small town of Newton, Kansas, the community is rallying together for a noble cause—a stem cell donor drive to help save the life of Jonah Huet, a 15-year-old high school student recently diagnosed with leukemia. Jonah, an avid volleyball player and passionate marching band member, urgently needs a stem cell transplant, but no […]
Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: The Impact of Stem Cell Transplants at Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center
At Community Health Network’s MD Anderson Cancer Center, a groundbreaking milestone has been reached with the center’s first stem cell transplant. This significant medical advancement involves the infusion of a patient’s own stem cells, which were harvested, frozen, and reintroduced after a high dose of chemotherapy. The procedure aims to restore the bone marrow and […]
Senti Bio Receives $8 Million CIRM Grant to Advance Logic-Gated CAR-NK Cell Therapy for AML
Senti Biosciences, Inc., a leader in next-generation cell and gene therapies, has been awarded an $8 million grant by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). This significant funding will propel the clinical development of SENTI-202, an innovative off-the-shelf CAR-NK cell therapy designed to treat relapsed/refractory hematologic malignancies, including acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Pioneering Cell […]
Riding Towards Hope: NMDP Cycle’s Nationwide Mission
A Journey of Compassion and Challenge On March 30, the NMDP Cycle, previously known as the Be The Match® Tour de TC, embarks on a transformative six-ride tour across the United States. This inspiring event is not just a test of endurance and strength but a beacon of hope for those awaiting life-saving blood stem […]
Revolutionizing Blood Health: The Ethical Maze of Stem Cell Therapy in Hematology
Welcome to our deep dive into the world of stem cell therapy in hematology. This emerging field is not just a beacon of hope for countless patients suffering from blood disorders, but also a realm teeming with ethical quandaries and moral dilemmas. Here, we’ll explore these complexities, aiming to shed light on the path that […]