Stem Cell transplantation discussion in Parliament
27 Oct. 2013Stem Cell transplantation discussion in Parliament
On the 6th September, the APPG (All Party Parliamentary Group) on Stem Cell Transplantation had a meeting where the need for stem cell donors from ethnic minorities was discussed.
Jonni Berger gave a great talk on his personal perspective as the son of an ethnic minority patient (Sharon Berger) who needed an urgent stem cell transplant at the beginning of 2013.
You can read more on Sharon Berger here: https://mdspatientsupport.org.uk/sharon-berger-transplant-update/
Please see Jonni’s talk and those of Anthony Nolan and Great Ormond Street Hospital by clicking the links below:
http://ukstemcell.org/news-events/
6th September 2013
The minutes of the September meeting are available to download here. Please click on the speaker’s name to download a copy of their presentation.
Orin Lewis, National BAME Transplant Alliance
Dr Paul Veys, Great Ormond Street Hospital
A short video book with press cuttings of the #spit4mum campaign is also available to download here.
About APPG on Stem Cell Transplantation
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Stem Cell Transplantation is a group of parliamentarians with an interest in the use and development of stem cell transplantation in the UK. The aims of the group are to:
• Inform parliamentarians about the use of stem cell transplantation in saving lives
• Facilitate debate and scrutiny on the collection and use of adult stem cells and umbilical cord blood in the UK
• Promote the widespread collection and storage of cord blood
• Promote the expansion of stem cell donation in the UK
The APPG is currently co-chaired by Mark Tami MP and David Burrowes MP. Information about the composition of the group can be found here. Please direct queries about the APPG and its work to Iana Vidal at iana.vidal@anthonynolan.org.
