Abu Dhabi Biobank has started offering private cord blood banking services.

Abu Dhabi Biobank Launches Affordable Private Cord Blood Banking

Abu Dhabi Biobank has introduced private cord blood banking services, providing expectant families with an affordable and accessible way to store their newborns' stem cells locally.

With over 60,000 transplants worldwide utilizing umbilical cord blood stem cells, demand for this life-saving treatment continues to rise. However, high costs and limited storage options have prevented many families from accessing private cord blood banking.

A Game-Changer in Stem Cell Preservation

Abu Dhabi Biobank is revolutionizing the industry by offering storage at half the market cost and collaborating with leading Abu Dhabi healthcare providers like Danat Al Emarat Women’s and Children Hospital, Corniche Hospital, and Kanad Hospital.

Instead of shipping cord blood samples abroad, Abu Dhabi Biobank will securely preserve them locally for up to 30 years at its Masdar City facility, which features automated biobanking technology and high-capacity storage infrastructure. This ensures stem cell viability for future therapeutic applications.

A Powerful Medical Resource for Families

Cord blood is a rich source of hematopoietic stem cells, essential for treating over 80 life-threatening diseases, including:
✔ Thalassemia (16.5% prevalence in the UAE)
✔ Sickle cell anemia (5.8%)
✔ Leukemia, lymphoma, immune deficiencies, and genetic disorders

By making cord blood banking more affordable and accessible, Abu Dhabi Biobank eliminates financial and logistical barriers. With a 25% chance of a perfect sibling match and a 50% chance of a partial match, this initiative significantly improves treatment outcomes.

Advancing Personalized Healthcare

Paul Downey, General Manager of Abu Dhabi Biobank, emphasized:
"This initiative by M42 and Abu Dhabi Biobank makes personalized healthcare affordable and accessible. Too often, cord blood stem cells are discarded as medical waste. Our new service provides a vital solution for families seeking stem cell treatment, genetic screening, and preventive care."

With flexible payment plans, advanced biobanking technology, and genetic counseling services, Abu Dhabi Biobank is setting new standards in personalized medicine and increasing awareness about the lifesaving potential of umbilical cord blood.