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Cayden's battle with leukemia began when he was just three years old. Now an eight-year-old, he needs a bone marrow transplant—and he's searching for his life-saving match. In supporting our search for Cayden's match, our friend Naz Reid is helping us spread the word. By making a financial gift for Give to the Max Day on Nov. 21, you can join Naz in helping patients like Cayden receive their life-saving cell therapy. Act soon—the first $50,000 raised this month will be matched thanks to a generous anonymous supporter. Ready to make a difference? Early giving has already started ?? https://lnkd.in/gJnrSfz9 #NMDP #GTMD24 #GoodGoesALongWay

Dive into the latest insights on optimizing donor searches for allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) with the latest episode of the Explore Cell Therapy podcast. Moffitt Cancer Center's Dr. Joseph Pidala and NMDP's Jason Dehn discuss the latest findings from the Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinical Trials Network (BMT CTN) 1702 clinical trial, exploring strategies to prioritize alternative donor sources and ensure timely HCT. Listen now to gain critical knowledge on advancing health equity in cell therapy ?? https://lnkd.in/g_gS6G8r #NMDP #HCT #HealthEquity

Recent research from The EBMT suggests that donor age may be more critical than HLA compatibility in determining the success of hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) for patients with acute myeloid leukemia in the era of post-transplant cyclophosphamide (PTCy). The study highlights the potential for revising donor selection guidelines to prioritize donor age over HLA compatibility. Explore the implications of the study below. ?? #NMDP #HCT #AML

What drives you to make good go a long way? For employees like Lily, it's her journey through her child's blood cancer diagnosis. For Meghan, it's her transformative experience as a life-changing blood stem cell donor. Each story is unique, yet we're all united in our mission to save lives. If you're ready to make a difference in your career, explore our open roles and find your #BestJobEver ?? https://lnkd.in/dnuPn9Fu #NMDP #Career #Hiring #GoodGoesALongWay

Applications are now open for our Cord Blood Transplant Immersion Program! This unique two-week training, led by expert cord blood transplant physicians, offers junior clinicians a chance to gain practical experience and elevate their professional capabilities. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career and impact patient care. Apply today or share with a colleague ?? https://lnkd.in/gMFqGFYM #NMDP #CordBlood #CellTherapy

Join us in recognizing World Cord Blood Day today to raise awareness about cord blood education. Through our Cord Blood Program and partnership with our global network, we're committed to protecting this valuable graft source, advocating for its appropriate use and promoting its potential to expand access to treatment for patients in need. Find out how we're democratizing cell therapy through cord blood ?? https://lnkd.in/gUdSfDqW #WorldCordBloodDay #WCBD24 #NMDP

Follow freelance writer Pia Velasco’s inspiring journey from registering as a potential blood stem cell donor a decade ago to giving a leukemia patient a second chance at life. Her detailed account provides a window into the donor experience and the importance of saying "yes," along with expert insights from Dr. Heather Stefanski and powerful perspectives from a fellow donor and a patient still searching fo his match. See the full story in Vogue ?? https://lnkd.in/g5pcruGa #NMDP #BloodStemCellDonor #GoodGoesALongWay

Veterans like our Clinical Trials Assistant, Charissa Calderwood, help us save lives! Charissa's 20-year service in the U.S. Air Force equipped her with invaluable experience in communications, operations management and research development, sparking an interest in clinical research. Her extensive military background and master's in Clinical Research Management fuel her dedication to our CIBMTR Clinical Research Organization (CRO) Services team—recently joining our Veterans and Allies Leading for Organizational Results (VALOR) Employee Resource Group as well. Discover your #BestJobEver alongside Charissa ?? https://lnkd.in/dnuPn9Fu #NMDP #VeteranAppreciation #Career

Mark your calendars for Nov. 15 and join us for the free World Cord Blood Day virtual conference, where we're honored to once again participate as an Inspiring Partner. This public event is an excellent opportunity to learn about groundbreaking research and innovations in cord blood transplants. Register for free and discover how this vital resource helps shape the future of cell therapy ?? https://lnkd.in/euRj_Yg #NMDP #WorldCordBloodDay #WCBD24

Unlock critical physician insights in allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) for high-risk patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) with our on-demand roundtable. You'll hear from a panel of hematology/oncology experts as they discuss best practices, current research and specific patient cases and clinical scenarios. Access this CME learning activity here ?? https://lnkd.in/gZyX-BTj #NMDP #HCT #MDS