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CooperSurgical Announces the Donation of More Than 300 Cord Blood Samples and Additional Funding to Support Ongoing Stem Cell Research at the University of Toronto

  • CooperSurgical's affiliate, the Victoria Angel Registry of Hope (VAR), donated hundreds of cord blood units & additional funding to support stem cell research led by Dr. Ian Rogers at the University of Toronto.
  • VAR, a non-profit public cord blood bank formerly associated with CooperSurgical's Cells for Life division, transferred these biological resources & financial support to ensure its legacy continues.
  • Holly Sheffield, President of CooperSurgical, stated the donation extends VAR's impact & supports critical research aimed at transforming patient care for women, babies, & families.
  • Dr. Rogers will oversee the integration of these cord blood units into regenerative medicine research to develop next-generation therapeutic approaches.
  • Cord blood serves as a rich source of stem cells capable of developing into various blood & immune cells, providing critical resources for studying blood disorders, immune deficiencies, & regenerative therapies.
  • CooperSurgical, a wholly owned subsidiary of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ: COO), remains committed to advancing innovation & improving healthcare outcomes through such collaborations.