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Cord Blood

AM25-SN-19-L - CBC: Exploring the Unique Biology of Cord Blood and Birthing Tissues

Sunday, October 26, 2025
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM  PT
Room: SDCC 32
CE: 0 CME (AMA Physician Credit) / 1 CE (Non-Physician Credit)
CABP Eligible

    Program Chair(s)

  • Jim Ropa

    Assistant Professor
    University of Indiana School of Medicine

    Disclosure information not submitted.

    Handouts

    • Speaker(s)

  • SK

    Samira Kiani, MD

    CTO
    Hexem Bio Inc.

    Disclosure(s): GenexGen Inc.: Stock Shareholder (self-managed) (Ongoing); Hexem bio Inc.: Full-time/Part-time Employee or Owner (Ongoing), Stock Shareholder (self-managed) (Ongoing)

  • JL

    Janine Lasalle, PhD

    Professor
    University of California - Davis Health

    Disclosure(s): 2C Bioscience: Stock Shareholder (self-managed) (Ongoing)

    Handouts
  • RL

    Rafael Llanso, M.D. FAAP

    President
    Gables Pediatrics

    Disclosure information not submitted.

This session will explore the distinct biological properties of CB that make it a valuable resource for transplantation and regenerative medicine. Experts will discuss the unique cellular composition, immunological advantages, and emerging research on cord blood’s therapeutic and predictive potential. By examining what sets cord blood apart, this session will highlight its expanding role in transplantation, immunotherapy, and regenerative medicine.

Learning Objectives:

  • Dissect heterogeneity in Cord Blood cell populations
  • Assess capabilities of biomarkers in Cord Blood