Biogenis has opened a new bank for storing stem cells. The new unit has already been approved by the National Agency of Transplant in Romania. Until now, Biogenis has stored stem cells in its bank in Poland.
The laboratory is equipped for all necessary operations involved in processing and storing umbilical blood from the time the blood is received through to its conservation at temperatures of minus 196 degrees Celsius. Biogenis can store up to 8,000 units.
The services offered cost RON 3,590 and include harvesting, transportation and storage. The annual fee for storing the cells is RON 190. The first payment is made after birth when the procedures are completed.
“In our domain, Romania is a very dynamic market and has had a constant growth in the three years since Biogenis has been operational on this market. We hope in two-three years to bring in further investments of approximately RON 2 million and over the same period we want to increase our personnel by approximately 20 people,” said Jakub Baran, president of the Polish Bank of Stem Cells.
Biogenis is the third unit for stocking cells in Romania, after Eurocord and Unirea Medical Center.
Otilia Haraga