Cord Blood Registry, Inc.
CBR is the largest private newborn stem cell bank in the world, founded in 1992, with a mission to help families preserve their baby's stem cells for potential future medical treatments. They are dedicated to advancing clinical applications of cord blood and tissue stem cells through FDA-regulated clinical trials, and have helped over 700 families use their stem cells for established and experimental treatments. CBR is part of CooperSurgical and operates a state-of-the-art lab in Tucson, Arizona, maintaining high standards of quality and accreditation. They offer a variety of services including cord blood and tissue preservation, genetic testing, and participate in numerous clinical trials and research collaborations.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
large (251-1000)
Cord Blood Registry, Inc.
San Bruno, California, United States, North America
Products
Temperature-protected, electronically tracked collection kit
Durable collection kit engineered for secure, temperature-protected transport of cord blood and cord tissue with barcode-based electronic tracking and crush-resistant packaging; compatible with C-section, home births, and multiple provider types.
Tiered pediatric genetic test panels (NGS) with optional pharmacogenetics
Laboratory genetic test panels offered in multiple coverage tiers (entry-level, expanded, and comprehensive) using next-generation sequencing; the most comprehensive tier includes pharmacogenetic testing covering 100+ medications.
Temperature-protected, electronically tracked collection kit
Durable collection kit engineered for secure, temperature-protected transport of cord blood and cord tissue with barcode-based electronic tracking and crush-resistant packaging; compatible with C-section, home births, and multiple provider types.
Tiered pediatric genetic test panels (NGS) with optional pharmacogenetics
Laboratory genetic test panels offered in multiple coverage tiers (entry-level, expanded, and comprehensive) using next-generation sequencing; the most comprehensive tier includes pharmacogenetic testing covering 100+ medications.
Services
Distribution of collection kits, 24/7 hospital courier pickup coordination, automated closed-system processing (volume reduction and red blood cell depletion), analytical QC, vapor-phase cryostorage, and long-term sample management.
Collection of whole cord tissue segments, metabolic viability assessment on arrival, validated processing and cryopreservation to preserve multiple cell types, and long-term storage.
Mailed buccal-swab collection kits and CLIA-certified laboratory analysis using tiered NGS panels, with the most comprehensive tier including pharmacogenetic results for medication-response insights.
Access to newborn stem-cell educators and clinical specialists for enrollment guidance, medical-history review, trial-matching assistance, and sample-quality counseling.
Coordination with treating physicians and clinical sites for confirmatory testing, authorization, and secure cryogenic transport of released units to treatment facilities for transplant or investigational infusion.
Distribution of collection kits, 24/7 hospital courier pickup coordination, automated closed-system processing (volume reduction and red blood cell depletion), analytical QC, vapor-phase cryostorage, and long-term sample management.
Collection of whole cord tissue segments, metabolic viability assessment on arrival, validated processing and cryopreservation to preserve multiple cell types, and long-term storage.
Mailed buccal-swab collection kits and CLIA-certified laboratory analysis using tiered NGS panels, with the most comprehensive tier including pharmacogenetic results for medication-response insights.
Access to newborn stem-cell educators and clinical specialists for enrollment guidance, medical-history review, trial-matching assistance, and sample-quality counseling.
Coordination with treating physicians and clinical sites for confirmatory testing, authorization, and secure cryogenic transport of released units to treatment facilities for transplant or investigational infusion.
Expertise Areas
- Newborn stem cell banking (cord blood and cord tissue)
- Cryopreservation and long-term biobanking operations
- Automated closed-system cell processing
- Laboratory quality control and sample testing for cell therapies
Key Technologies
- Automated closed-system cell processing platforms
- Vapor-phase liquid nitrogen cryostorage
- Dry-shipper cryogenic transport
- Cell counting and viability assays
News & Updates
CBR is partnering with research institutions to establish FDA-regulated clinical trials exploring the use of a child's own stem cells for conditions with no current cure, such as acquired hearing loss and cerebral palsy.
Largest private newborn stem cell bank
CBR has helped more than 700 families use their cord blood stem cells for treatments, and has stored over 1 million samples.
CBR is partnering with research institutions to establish FDA-regulated clinical trials exploring the use of a child's own stem cells for conditions with no current cure, such as acquired hearing loss and cerebral palsy.
Largest private newborn stem cell bank
CBR has helped more than 700 families use their cord blood stem cells for treatments, and has stored over 1 million samples.