“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 is it and why should we store umbilical cord blood (UCB)?
Umbilical Cord Blood (UCB), which remains in the umbilical vein and placenta after the baby’s birth, is a unique opportunity for families to secure their health. This blood is rich in the most essential building blocks of the body, particularly various types of stem cells necessary for the body’s renewal and restoration. Unfortunately, this valuable material is often lost aimlessly. However, by storing the newborn’s UCB, families can ensure these unique stem cells will be available if necessary. Thus, it is a form of ‘biological insurance policy’ and a potentially effective treatment for many diseases. The power of the umbilical cord blood cells to save lives is truly remarkable.
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.