LifeCell International strengthens its presence in Tamil Nadu (Salem, January 25, 2008)

LifeCell inaugurated its area office and collection center in Salem.

LifeCell International Pvt.Ltd, the pioneers in stem cell banking, research & therapy in India, inaugurated its area office and collection centre in Salem, for umbilical cord blood stem cell banking. This adds to their existing base of over 32 centres across Asia. LifeCell plans to establish over 50 centers by 2009 to meet the growing demand for stem cell banking in the Indian market. The company has a state-of-the-art Stem Cell Processing and Banking facility near Chennai.

Salem is the Fifth-largest city of Tamil Nadu and has its significance in various aspects. Being the iron hub of the state, the city has seen a sudden upsurge in the Indian middle income class and has emerged as an ideal hub for all investors. Citing the industrial and commercial activities in the region, LifeCell is confident about the forward-looking people of Salem buying into the concept of preserving the stem cells for a healthy future of their child.

Commenting on the launch of their new center in Salem, Mr. Mayur Abhaya, Executive Director, LifeCell International Pvt. Ltd said, “LifeCell was incepted with a vision to take the revolutionary concept of stem cell banking into the heart of this country. We have consciously worked towards to transpire the concept across the country and in the process maintaining a high level of servicing standards for ourselves. Today umbilical cord blood stem cell banking has gained popularity and acceptance in most part of the country. Salem is one of the rapidly growing Tier II city in the country and we see a huge potential in this market.

The umbilical cord blood, which is discarded after childbirth, is a rich source of stem cells – the building blocks of the body. These stem cells can be harvested and cryo-preserved (at -196^oC) to be used for treating more than 75 serious ailments. Majority of these diseases are related to blood, immune system, neurological disorders and cardiac disorders. With AABB accreditation, the parents can access the cord blood stem cells stored with LifeCell from other parts of the world, if need arises. LifeCell is the only stem cell banking company to receive the prestigious Accreditation from American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) and DSIR Accreditation from Govt. of India.

For more information, one can reach LifeCell on the Toll free no: 1800–425–5323 (BSNL) or SMS ‘LIFECELL’ to 53456 or logon to www.lifecellinternational.com

About LifeCell International Pvt. Ltd.:
LifeCell International Pvt., Ltd, brings the revolutionary medical breakthrough of umbilical cord stem cell banking to India. A license agreement and knowledge-sharing tie-up with CRYO-CELL International (CCI) gives LifeCell the benefit of CCI’s expertise who are pioneers in the field of umbilical cord stem cell banking. CCI, America’s major cord blood bank with one of the largest repository of banked samples is based at Clearwater, Florida, USA and has a track record of over 16 years. Currently, LifeCell International Pvt., Ltd, India’s Pioneer cord blood bank, has marketing and collection centers in major metros like Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Allahabad and over 20 other major cities in India.

LifeCell International Pvt., Ltd is the First & only Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank in India to earn the prestigious AABB accreditation for blood banking facility, processes and related activities. This accreditation has been awarded by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), an international association dedicated to cellular therapies, blood banking & transfusion worldwide. For over 60 years, AABB has established standards, inspected and accredited institution to maintain and enhance the safety and availability of the blood supply.