Ducord

DuCord, the Duke University Cord Blood Bank, is a premier public cord blood bank and a global leader in the field of umbilical cord blood transplantation. Based at Duke University Medical Center, it was among the first facilities to receive FDA licensure for its hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC) products. The organization specializes in the collection, processing, and cryopreservation of high-quality cord blood units for use in unrelated donor transplants. DuCord's mission is to provide life-saving stem cell products for patients with various hematologic, metabolic, and immune system disorders. Under the leadership of Dr. Joanne Kurtzberg, it remains a critical resource for the global transplant community and a pioneer in cellular therapy research.