Did you know that leftover blood from a clamped-and-cut umbilical cord—which is often discarded—can be used to help treat devastating diseases? Dr. Huh is joined by Brain Casey, MD, and Luis Hernandez, director of cellular therapies at LifeSouth Cord Blood Bank—UAB’s partner in collection and storage—to understand the impact of cord blood donation. Publicly registered cord blood, they explain, is full of valuable stem cells that may be used to treat blood and immune system diseases, such as leukemia and lymphoma; these stem cells may also be used in research and clinical trials to help find cures for life-threatening diseases. Learn more about the collection and storage process and how a simple consent form can turn medical waste into life for someone else.

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