However, NMDP, a nonprofit headquartered in Minneapolis that focuses on blood cancers and disorders, was able to provide financial assistance, as well as match Barlow with a bone marrow donor ...

HLA is a protein found on most cells in the body — including those in the immune system. The closer the HLA match, the better chance that a bone marrow transplant will succeed.

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)/Be The Match®, today announced the recipients of its annual NMDP/Be The Match Awards at The ONE Forum 2023.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Underscoring its commitment to expanding access to cell and gene therapy, NMDP/Be The Match® presented research today at the American Society of ...

NMDP/Be The Match has facilitated approximately 3,500 SCD transplants to date, with 83% coming from a related donor and 17% from a donor on the registry. The Sickle Cell Warrior Program ...