Viet Nam and Stem Cell Research
The Vietnamese are actively involved in research and medical treatments utilizing stem cells, including those derived from umbilical cord blood. A recent article at VietNamNet Bridge describes a variety of activities, events and procedures involving stem cell research and banking.It appears as though plans to build and operate a new cord blood bank are on schedule as well. Cord blood banking and storage is definitely not a US/Europe-only matter. According to the article:
"The Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Bank of the Southern Region (MekoStem), set up by the Mekophar Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, will be put into operation in late October or early November 2007. This bank will preserve umbilical cord blood and tissues."

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