Smart Cells
Smart Cells is the UK's pioneering private stem cell storage company, with over 20 years of experience in preserving and storing umbilical cord stem cells. As part of the FamiCord Group, the largest stem cell bank in Europe, they have supplied more life-saving samples worldwide for the treatment of critical diseases. They are trusted by over 500,000 families across 35 countries, offering extensive knowledge, research, and therapies in stem cell treatment.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Smart Cells
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Products
Clinical cord blood and tissue collection kit
A supplied kit for collection of umbilical cord blood and/or tissue at delivery, intended for use by trained collectors or hospital staff to preserve samples for laboratory processing.
Clinical cord blood and tissue collection kit
A supplied kit for collection of umbilical cord blood and/or tissue at delivery, intended for use by trained collectors or hospital staff to preserve samples for laboratory processing.
Services
Collection of cord blood and/or cord tissue at birth using a supplied kit and trained collectors, central laboratory processing, analytical qualification, cryogenic preservation, and long-term storage with options to release samples for clinical use. Protocols and operational procedures are provided to support collection across delivery modes where clinically feasible.
Logistics and administrative coordination to release stored samples and deliver them to treatment centres for clinical transfusion or infusion procedures, including international shipments where required.
Post-processing analytical testing including cell counts and sample quality assessment to determine sample suitability for storage and potential clinical use, with reporting to clients.
Collaboration with research institutions and treatment centres to support investigational or experimental uses of banked samples and to enable personalised treatment options through partnerships.
Provision of educational materials, guides and resources on cord blood/tissue, pregnancy, newborn care and prematurity to support informed decision-making by expectant parents and clinicians.
Commercial plans allowing clients to purchase additional storage terms (for example, multi-year extensions) and select flexible payment arrangements.
Collection of cord blood and/or cord tissue at birth using a supplied kit and trained collectors, central laboratory processing, analytical qualification, cryogenic preservation, and long-term storage with options to release samples for clinical use. Protocols and operational procedures are provided to support collection across delivery modes where clinically feasible.
Logistics and administrative coordination to release stored samples and deliver them to treatment centres for clinical transfusion or infusion procedures, including international shipments where required.
Post-processing analytical testing including cell counts and sample quality assessment to determine sample suitability for storage and potential clinical use, with reporting to clients.
Collaboration with research institutions and treatment centres to support investigational or experimental uses of banked samples and to enable personalised treatment options through partnerships.
Provision of educational materials, guides and resources on cord blood/tissue, pregnancy, newborn care and prematurity to support informed decision-making by expectant parents and clinicians.
Commercial plans allowing clients to purchase additional storage terms (for example, multi-year extensions) and select flexible payment arrangements.
Expertise Areas
- Cord blood banking
- Cord tissue banking
- Cryopreservation and long-term sample storage
- Clinical sample logistics and cold-chain management
Key Technologies
- Cryogenic storage (cryopreservation)
- Cord blood and cord tissue processing protocols
- Cell counting and viability assays
- Cold-chain courier logistics systems
News & Updates
Promotion offering £300 off on cord blood and tissue packages until July 31st.
Highlighting their position as the leading cord blood bank in Europe with extensive experience and research.
Information on the potential of stem cells to treat over 80 conditions and their importance for future treatments.
Trusted by 500,000 families
Over 20 years of experience and more than 220 cord blood transplants performed.
Promotion offering £300 off on cord blood and tissue packages until July 31st.
Highlighting their position as the leading cord blood bank in Europe with extensive experience and research.
Information on the potential of stem cells to treat over 80 conditions and their importance for future treatments.
Trusted by 500,000 families
Over 20 years of experience and more than 220 cord blood transplants performed.