Optimizing Cord Blood Search and Selection webinar

In this webinar, expert search coordinators from two transplant centers share their NMDP MatchSource® search processes for cord blood units for hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT).

Webinar highlights

  • Learn about differences in cord blood search and selection practices across institutions
  • Gain insights into best practices for selecting the ideal cord blood unit for HCT
  • Understand resources and support services available for centers interested in performing cord blood searches

Target audience

This webinar is intended for transplant center coordinators, physicians and other health care professionals engaged in HCT source selection.

Learning objectives

After watching the webinar, you’ll be able to:

  • Describe best practices in performing cord blood searches for hematopoietic cell transplant patients in MatchSource
  • Identify how to access and use NMDP resources and support services to optimize cord blood searches

Speakers

Lisa Getzendaner, PA-C, MHS 
Transplant and Immunotherapy Coordinator
Fred Hutch Cancer Center

Michael Aubrey, MS, CHS
Director of DNA Laboratory
ClinImmune Center for Clinical Immunology  
University of Colorado Anschutz

Gregory Higgins, MSW
Search Specialist
Fred Hutch Cancer Center

Kelly Lazration, MS (moderator)
Manager, Clinical HLA Services
Patient Operations
NMDPSM

Cord blood resources for your transplant center

Cord blood practice guidelines

Explore recommendations to support you from initial patient and cord blood unit selection through infusion and post-transplant care.

Cord blood consultation service

Connect with a member of our NMDP Clinical Services or Medical Services team who is experienced in cord blood unit selection and transplantation.

Cord blood self-paced learning

Gain a better understanding of cord blood unit selection, the benefits of cord blood and caring for your patient pre- and post-transplant.