Hatim Alabbas

The Promise of Cord Blood: Clinical Applications, Banking, and Future Potential

Cord blood, with its rich content of haemopoietic stem cells (HSCs), has proven essential in treating a range of haematological and immune-related disorders. Here’s a recap of some key conditions: 1. Malignancies (e.g., leukaemia, lymphoma): Cord blood transplants have become a critical alternative for patients who do not

Harnessing the Power of Biobanks for Cutting-Edge Translational Research"

In our swiftly advancing world, the importance of biomedical research in enhancing health outcomes is increasingly recognized. This has spurred a surge in biomedicine research and heightened the need for coordination between basic science and clinical studies. Consequently, translational research has emerged as a cooperative research model aimed at expediting

Biobank Designs

Sample size is a primary characteristic that differentiates various types of biobanking activities. Large-scale biobanks are typically employed for prospective and longitudinal molecular epidemiology research projects, whereas smaller-scale biobanks are created for specific research projects, such as case-control studies. Although large-scale biobanks are relatively recent, small collections established for targeted