The Second Cord Blood Stem Cell Symposium

The second symposium on ’Cord Blood Stem Cells’ was held jointly by MAHAK, the Iranian Association of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, and Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization on February 21 – 22, 2013.

The main subject foci of this symposium were the potentials and perspectives ahead of cord blood stem cells’ application and through their participation, the attendees benefitted from certified retraining accreditation. Symposium sessions included lectures on regenerative medicine, cord blood transplantation and blood bank storing and perseveration.

MAHAK’s long-term goals have been remaining abreast of the latest contributions to the field and exchanging knowledge and experience with professionals and experts, thereby raising the level and quality of organizational and personnel knowledge. MAHAK achieves this goal by sponsoring and participating in related conferences, festivals, job fairs, and scientific-professional organizations at the national and international level and regularly shares gained knowledge and experience with other alike organizations.