“Geocord” was founded in 2006 on the basis of a Georgian-German specialized oncology clinic, after our clinic received a grant from the Tbilisi City Hall to collect umbilical cord blood from families of oncohematology patients.
Following the successful completion of the program, in January 2007 “Geocord” began the commercial storage of umbilical cord blood
At Geocord, we understand that your family’s health and future are of utmost importance. That’s why we offer high-quality and safe umbilical cord blood collection services, which may one day serve as a foundation for saving a life.
Cord blood, obtained from a newborn’s umbilical cord, contains powerful stem cells that are used to treat various medical conditions.
What use can umbilical blood cells have in the future?
The blood cells of the umbilical cord have an unlimited ability to multiply and transform into any cell of the body. Therefore, they can replace the damaged parts of any human organs and organ systems. As technology develops, the range of medical use of stem cells will continuously increase, as the replacement of damaged cells will alleviate most diseases. There are currently more than 7,000 scientific studies underway in the field of stem cell treatment. Depending on the results of these studies, soon, umbilical blood stem cells might be used in the following diseases:
- Neurological diseases such as cerebral palsy, autism, traumatic spine and brain injuries, ischemic brain injuries, neurodegenerative diseases
- Liver diseases, including cirrhosis, liver failure, and metabolic liver diseases.
- Pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
- Vascular diseases such as myocardial infarction, heart failure
- Orthopedic conditions, bone and cartilage regeneration, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and bone fractures.
What are the advantages of UCB storage at Geocord
Geocord is a leader in umbilical cord blood storage. Our bank has been operating for the second decade and has maintained thousands of umbilical cord blood units. This results from the tremendous trust of parents we have earned over the years. Each umbilical cord blood unit stored with us undergoes special processing, namely the additional enrichment step, during which the maximum number of stem cells in the final blood concentrate is preserved. All procedures at Geocord are based on the latest international medical and scientific knowledge, and the bank is equipped with the leading technologies and facilities in this industry. Geocord is an ISO-certified organization and a permanent Cord Blood Association (CBAmember.