Colin Pavelin

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Colin Pavelin

• Section Head
• Health, Science and Bioethics Division
• Department of Health

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DH policy on stem cells for transplant

• Policy background
• The review of cord blood collection and use
• Public vs. Private banks
• RCOG Guidance

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Three things for the next decade

• Increased use of cord blood in transplants and
  other therapies
• Balancing the relationship between bone marrow
  and cord blood
• The relationship to advances in regenerative
  medicine