Dr. Ahmad said he believes that stem cells preserved from the umbilical cord at birth will be used to treat Parkinson's disease, diabetes and muscular sclerosis, among other chronic diseases, which, he said, are amenable to cord blood transplants. Currently more than 70 diseases, including childhood leukemia and sickle cell anemia, are treated with these preserved stem cells.
The interview also features information about Dr. Ahmad's background, including that he established the first, and only, bone marrow transplantation facility in Nevada. He also is a registered investigator with the National Cancer Institute.
Dr. Ahmad explained that his new position means he will oversee the medical requirements of Cord Blood America's program and its quality. "We are looking for innovation," Dr. Ahmad said, explaining that the Company is a pioneer in stem cell storage and will soon add other biologic storage and preservation at its new Las Vegas facility.
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