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Exhibitors


Premier Exhibitors


BioE

4280 Centerville Road
St. Paul, MN 55127
800.350.6466
www.bioe.com

 

BioE® is a biotechnology company dedicated to providing enabling, accessible tools for cord blood research and clinical applications.
The company’s newest product, the PrepaCyte-CB (Cord Blood) Processing System, is intended for use in cell processing laboratories to process and store total nucleated cells (TNC) from human umbilical cord blood, prior to banking. The device is composed of three integrally-attached processing and storage containers with separation media. The PrepaCyte-CB Processing System received 510(k) clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2008.

Booth 12

BioLifeSolutions

3303 Monte Villa Pkwy, Suite 310
Bothell, WA 98021
425.402.1400
www.biolifesolutions.com

BioLife Solutions develops and markets patented hypothermic storage/transport and cryopreservation media products for cells, tissues, and organs. The Company’s proprietary HypoThermosol® and CryoStor™ platform of biopreservation media products are marketed to academic research institutions, hospitals, and commercial companies involved in cell therapy, tissue engineering, cord blood banking, drug discovery, and toxicology testing. BioLife’s GMP products are serum-free and protein-free, fully defined, and pre-formulated to reduce preservation-induced, delayed-onset cell damage and death. Both product lines are supported by US FDA Master Files. BioLife’s enabling technology extends the stability/shelf life of biologic source material and significantly improves post-preservation cell and tissue viability and function.

Booth 24-13

 

HistoGenetics

300 Executive Blvd
Ossining, NY 10562
914.762.0300
www.histogenetics.com

Histogenetics is a New York-based biotech firm that specializes in Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) typing services and Sequenced-Based Typing (SBT) for blood stem cell transplants. We are dedicated to providing hospitals and transplant centers around the world with fast and high resolution DNA Sequence-Based Tissue-Typing services. We are also one of only two labs selected by the National Marrow Donor Program to carry out the customized typing project, facilitating thousands of transplants.

Booth 5-6

NMDP

3001 Broadway St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612.627.8146
www.marrow.org/md

The National Marrow Donor Program helps people who need a life-saving hematopoietic cell transplant. We connect patients, doctors, donors and researchers to the resources they need to help more people live longer and healthier lives. The Center for Cord Blood brings specialized resources and expertise to cord blood, providing centers with an efficient, reliable process for locating and obtaining cord blood units.

Booth 23-14

StemCyte

1589 W Industrial Park St
Covina, CA 91722-3416
www.stemcyte.com

Located in the US, India and Taiwan, StemCyte has established one of the largest, most racially diverse, and highest quality cord blood stem cell banks in the world. StemCyte has supplied over 1000 cord blood products for over 40 life-threatening diseases to over 150 leading worldwide transplant centers.

Booth 8


Exhibitors


AABB

8101 Glenbrook Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-2749
301.907.6977
www.aabb.org

AABB is an international association involved in transfusion medicine and cellular and related biological therapies. AABB supports the highest standards of medical, technical and administrative performance, scientific investigation, clinical application, and education. Membership consists of nearly 2,000 institutions and 8,000 individuals, and member facilities collect virtually all of the U.S. blood supply and transfuse more than 80 percent.

Booth 1

Biosafe

Rte du Petit-Eysins
CH-1262 Eysins
Switzerland
+41 22 365 27 27
www.biosafe.ch

Biosafe is world leader in automated adult stem cell processing for cell therapy and regenerative medicine applications. Sepax, Biosafe’s lead technology platform, is a versatile cell separation technology of which the unique proprietary separation chamber is core. The combination of the mobile Sepax main processing unit and single-use kits allows the controlled separation of various cellular products in a fully automated, closed environment, either bedside or in a stem cell laboratory – no additional equipment is required. Biosafe products are used in hundreds of procedures every day and significant transplant outcome data is a clear indication of product efficiency, safety and quality. An active participant in its fields of interest Biosafe is notably a proud Official Collaborator of the Netcord organisation that groups leading cord blood banks around the world. Biosafe SA is a US FDA registered establishment as well as an ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:1996 certified company, working under the European Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC annex II.3.

Booth 15

 

CytoTherm

119 Sewell Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610 USA
609.396.1456
www.cytotherm.com

Dry thawing of blood products is more convenient and less likely to compromise sterility. CytoTherm manufactures and will show a line of dry thawers. All the thawers have FDA 510(k) for thawing plasma. CytoTherm will also show a prototype chiller for injecting DMSO before freezing the cells and a prototype device for harvesting cord blood by drawing through the whole umbilical cord, not just through one needle.

Booth 16

 

GE

800 Centennial Avenue
PO Box 1327
Piscataway, NJ 08855-1327
800-526-3593 or 732-457-8000
www.gelifesciences.com/cellprep

 

GE Healthcare Life Sciences is a supplier to the stem cell therapy and blood banking markets. We provide a generic automated and integrated processing and storage solution to the fast growing cord blood market as well as reagents for research and cell therapy clinical R&D. Our leading brands include Ficoll-Paque™ PREMIUM, AXP™ AutoXpress Platform, BioArchive® System and WAVE products.

Booth 18

 

GenesisBPS

 

GenesisBPS™ is a manufacturer and distributor of a wide array of specialty blood processing devices. Whether it's Collection, Processing, Storage & Preparation, or Cell Processing devices, we have it all. www.GenesisBPS.com or call 866-71-BLOOD

65 Commerce Way
Hackensack, NJ
1.866.712.5663
www.GenesisBPS.com
Booth 19

 

HemoGenix

1485 Garden of the Gods Road
Suite 152
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
719.264.6250
www.hemogenix.com

 

Only HemoGenix® provides quality control, cell potency and release criteria assays designed for stem cell transplantation and cord blood processing laboratories. Use HALO®-96 SPC-QC for routine stem cell testing. Measure stem cell potency and release criteria with HALO®-96 PQR. Standardize / validate the CFC assay with CAMEO™-96 STD.

Booth 26

Lab Centrix

45 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749
888.708.8781
www.labcentrix.com

 

LabCentrix LLC is a premier provider of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) consulting services and technology solutions for a range of industries, including pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, process, forensics, environmental, petroleum and others. LabCentrix customers, which cover the spectrum from multinational giants to small and mid-size organizations, receive measurable value from the company’s unique approach to maximizing their informatics investments. Building on a profound knowledge of technology, laboratory processes and preferred business practices, LabCentrix collaborates closely with each customer's teams to efficiently deliver individualized solutions that specifically address their needs.

Booth 21

 

LabCorp

1440 York Court
Burlington, NC 27215
336.436.7301
www.labcorp.com

For over 20 years, LabCorp has been a leading provider of histocompatibility (human leukocyte antigen, HLA) testing for bone marrow, other transplant related services, and disease association testing. LabCorp performs testing for Class I and/or Class II loci using highly robust DNA/molecular methods. Both initial screenings and confirmatory typing HLA services are available through LabCorp's ASHI and CAP accredited laboratory for your umbilical cord blood needs.

Booth 17

 

MNX

300 N. Oak Street
Los Angeles, CA 90302
800.241.6685
www.mnx.com

MNX-Midnite Express Global Logistics Medical understands that time is of the essence, so we give you more of it. To extend your business day, we pick up your packages later and deliver them earlier. We provide services based on your specific needs, and fill in the spaces in your schedule that other services can't or won't. Whether you require a late-night or weekend pick-up, an early morning delivery, the next flight out or the same day domestic or 24 hour international delivery, MNX has the ability to understand and meet your unique global transport and logistics needs, on your time schedule, not ours. More importantly, we understand how precious your shipment is and provide complete chain-of-custody tracking. Contact Sarah O'Brien directly at 678-429-6155 for specifics on services and pricing.

Booth 20

 

MVEChart

2200 Airport Ind. Dr Ste 500
Balll Ground, GA 30107
770.721.7700
www.chartbiomed.com

 

MVE-Chart features a complete line of aluminum storage units including vapor shippers and nitrogen handeling equipment. We also offer a complete range of liquid vapor stainless steel freezers with vial capacities ranging from 3,200 to 94,000. Our vapor units maintain -190 C at the top storage box and still achieve the longest holding times and lowest LN2 consumption of any comparable freezer on the market.

Booth 27

NCBP

45-01 Vernon Boulevard
Long Island City, NY 11101
718-752-4710
www.ncbp.us

 

New York Blood Center's National Cord Blood Program started operations in 1993. It contains the world's largest repository of cord blood units (50,000) reflecting the population's diversity. Over 3,000 patients worldwide have received cord blood transplants from the National Cord Blood Program.

 

Booth 10

One Lambda

21001 Kittridge St
Canoga Park, CA 91303
818.702.0042
www.onelambda.com

One Lambda develops and distributes several lines of histocompatibility (HLA) typing tests utilizing both serological and molecular technologies. One Lambda also manufactures a comprehensive line of antibody detection products, laboratory instrumentation, and computer software that are used to simplify and automate testing procedures and final test evaluations.

Booth 22

 

OriGen

4020 South Industrial Drive
Suite 160
Austin, TX 78774
512.474.7278
www.origen.com

 

Origen Biomedical manufacturers a full range of cryopreservation and FEP cell culture bags. Our EVA freezing bags will fit your cassettes, but are made from better materials with a more rugged design. We can supply custom tube sets, different packaging and bags in any size. Our CE-marked DMSO solutions are available sterile in vials, ampules and syringes. Finally, Origen makes the best overwrap bag available. Our products have been validated by customers and regulatory agencies worldwide.

Booth 11

 

Pall

2200 Northern Blvd.
East Hills, NY 11548
516.801.9858
www.pall.com

Pall Medical is the market leader for cord blood collection, processing and freezing bag sets for the cryopreservation of blood and cellular components. Our 791-08 Cord Blood Sterile Collection bag includes a sterile exterior enabling safe and convenient cord blood collection from vaginal births and Cesarean sections. In addition, an integrated DonorCare needle guard provides an added level of safety for collection staff against accidental needlestick injuries. To learn more about our tools for cellular therapies visit our website at www.Pall.com/celltherapy

Booth 2

 

Sebra

100 N Tucson Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716 USA
520.881.6555

www.sebra.com

 

SEBRA is a global provider of innovative solutions for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing and cellular therapy collection and processing. Products include a broad range of tube sealers for sealing and disconnecting thermoplastic and TPE tubing, sterile welders for tubing connections and a NEW sealer for sealing cryogenic freezing bags and ports used in cord blood and stem cell processing. As a technology provider, SEBRA partners with customers in developing high quality, process solutions.

Booth 28

StemCell Tech

400-570 W. 7th Ave.
Vancouver, BC Canada
V5Z 1B3
800.667.0322
www.stemcell.com

 

STEMCELL Technologies provides specialized cell culture media for hematopoietic, mesenchymal, neural, mammary epithelial, and embryonic stem cell research. A full line of cell separation products, including RoboSep®, the fully automated cell separator, are available for the isolation of any cell type from virtually any species. Other products and services include primary human cells, sera, cytokines, antibodies, training courses, Proficiency Testing, and Contract Services.

Booth 4

 

StemSoft

401 - 570 W. 7th Ave.
Vancouver , BC Canada
V5Z 1B3
604.668.0843
www.stemsoft.com

StemLab™ is the only complete laboratory manufacturing software solution developed exclusively for cellular therapy and cord blood banking. Designed by STEMSOFT Software Inc, StemLab™ is built to ensure quality and regulatory compliance standards are met by establishing procedural protocols, monitoring manufacturing processes, providing ISBT 128 identifiers, and documenting lot-to-lot traceability. Streamline your workflow by interfacing StemLab™ with your existing software systems and automated devices to eliminate duplicate data entry and ensure complete data integrity.
For further information or to schedule your free demonstration on StemLab visit www.stemsoft.com/Products/StemLab/solutions.asp or contact STEMSOFT at 1-800-671-3234 or info@stemsoft.com

Booth 3

 

Thermogenesis

2711 Citrus Road
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
916.858.5100
www.thermogenesis.com

 

Medical devices specializing in cryopreservation of umbilical cord blood products. At ThermoGenesis, we offer physicians, researchers, hospitals, and blood banks a wide range of cell-based systems, long-term knowledge and experience, and future-oriented research and development. We’re dedicated to advancing technologies and improving lives.

Booth 9

ViaCord

1000 Veteran Ave. Room 1-520
Los Angeles, CA 90095
310.206.0258
www.hla.ucla.edu

The UCLA Immunogenetics Center is a WHO reference laboratory for Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) typing. The center provides state-of-the-art histocompatibility and immunogenetics testing for solid organ and stem cell transplantation, vaccine development, clinical trials, immune monitoring and disease diagnosis.The UCLA International Cell and DNA exchange programs provide reference reagents and proficiency testing materials to immunogenetics laboratories worldwide.

Booth 25