Insception Lifebank is Canada’s largest and most experienced cord blood program. Today, parents of more than 1 million babies have preserved with us and our CooperSurgical family of cord blood banks globally.
Insception Lifebank is Canada’s largest and most experienced cord blood program. Today, parents of more than 1 million babies have preserved with us and our CooperSurgical family of cord blood banks globally.
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Cord Blood & Tissue
Today, cord blood stem cells can be used to treat over 80 life-threatening diseases.
Cord Blood & Tissue
Today, cord blood stem cells can be used to treat over 80 life-threatening diseases.
Family Stories & Testimonials
Meet the children and families whose lives were changed forever because the cord blood stem cells they banked with Insception Lifebank were available. Learn More
Family Stories & Testimonials
Meet the children and families whose lives were changed forever because the cord blood stem cells they banked with Insception Lifebank were available. Learn More
When Leyla was 4 years old, the family got another chance – Angelika and Sami welcomed their third daughter, Ela, into the world and decided to store her cord blood.
When Nosheen’s first child, Armaan, was born, there were complications during birth causing severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy due to the lack of oxygen.
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Giving cleft lip and palate patients a new reason to smile
Cleft lip and cleft palate (CLP) are the most common craniofacial birth defects in the world.¹ Yet, those born with CLP often feel isolated in their struggle to lead a normal life.
CooperSurgical® expands the Newborn Possibilities Program® to facilitate research for congenital heart defects
Over the past several decades, significant medical advancements have extended the lifespan and improved the quality of life for children with complex congenital heart defects (CHDs).¹ Despite this progress, many cardiac patients who receive prosthetic devices such as valves or patches may require lifelong therapy to prevent rejection and clotting.
“With the help of newborn stem cells stored, I redefine my limits every day.”
Hunter Moore’s favorite phrase to hear may just be, “You can’t do that.” To him, it’s just further fuel for defying the odds. Still in high school and already a champion bodybuilder with over 93,000 Instagram followers, this teen has overcome incredible obstacles to...
Smart cells. Powerful possibilities. Cord Blood Awareness Month 2024
Cord Blood Awareness Month 2024 (#CBAM2024) is especially meaningful for the team here at Insception Lifebank. This year marks the 50th anniversary of cord blood being identified as a source of stem cells.1 It’s a discovery that over the past five decades has led to...
A sister’s life-saving gift
To an outsider, Tommy Bacon and his baby sister Aria may look like any pair of close siblings. But the two have a bond that runs far deeper than most. When Tommy was just two years old, he was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of leukemia, and the family was told...
Changing lives: How some families are using newborn stem cells
This year marks the 50th anniversary of cord blood being identified as a rich source of stem cells.1 It was this pivotal discovery that inspired us to begin our mission of helping families take advantage of the potential benefits of newborn stem cell preservation. In...
From transfusion-dependent to anemia-free
Carol Low describes her pregnancy with Dillon as “normal in every way.” Her checkups went as planned, she hit all her milestones, and doctors gave her no indication of any abnormalities with her unborn son. But the moment Dillon was born, Carol and Alex Low knew that...
5 Newborn Stem Cell Myths Dispelled
At Insception Lifebank we often come across misconceptions surrounding the preservation of newborn stem cells. To offer clarity, let's dispel some of the most common myths we encounter. Myth #1: Newborn stem cells are only good for a few years.FACT: Based on what is...
Recent CooperSurgical® Laboratory stem cell sample releases
In celebration of World Cord Blood Day on November 15th, we are excited to share with you just a few of the fascinating facts about the cord blood samples recently released by the CooperSurgical® laboratory. They are a reminder of the importance of cord blood in...
Do stem cells hold the key to treating type 1 diabetes?
Diabetes is a global health concern that affects millions of people.1 One of the most serious forms of this disease is type 1 diabetes. In this type of diabetes, the body can't produce enough insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar levels. Once diagnosed, type 1...
“I’ll do everything I can to help my kids.”
There’s nothing quite like knowing someone all their life to create a bond strong enough to see you through the toughest of times. Just ask CBR (Insception Lifebank’s sister company) parents Whitney and Ely.* Good friends since elementary school, they began dating...
Are cord blood stem cell treatments for extremely preterm babies on the horizon?
What if treating extremely preterm babies with their own (i.e., autologous) cord blood stem cells could reduce their increased risk of brain damage and related conditions? Using a patient’s own cord blood stem cells to treat neurological conditions, like cerebral...
Cord Blood Awareness Month celebrates the healing potential of newborn stem cells
Join us this July as we celebrate Cord Blood Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the remarkable healing potential of newborn stem cells. At Insception Lifebank, we are dedicating this entire month to educating parents about the importance of...
Landmark FDA approval of expanded cord blood product is a major milestone
The FDA made history in April with its first-ever approval of an expanded cord blood product for use as a primary treatment in hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT) for certain blood cancers in adults and children 12 years of age and older.1 Why is cord blood...
How families are using their newborn stem cells
Last year was a busy one for our group’s newborn stem cell labs and storage facilities in North America. A steady stream of families contacted our team, requesting the release of their stored newborn stem cell samples for use in stem cell transplant procedures or...
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Research & Trials
Insception Lifebank is the only cord blood bank in Canada investing in clinical trials using cord blood or cord tissue stem cells. Learn More
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