LifeLink Tissue Bank, a globally recognized non-profit leader in providing life-enhancing tissue allografts, made possible by the generosity of tissue donors and their families, announced a strategic relationship with BioTissue, an innovator in regenerative therapies supported by research. This collaboration enhances the use of placental tissue recovered following healthy deliveries, which BioTissue will transform into vital therapies for patients in need.
Sharing Miracles, a dedicated team of BioTissue employees, consultants and partners, is committed to ensuring that the donation and application of birth tissue are conducted with the utmost ethics, quality and compassion, honoring the gift of life. BioTissue is at the forefront of utilizing cryopreserved human birth tissue products to support regenerative healing for ocular surface diseases and disorders, chronic wounds and musculoskeletal conditions.
“For many people, placenta and umbilical cord donation means a second chance at life,” says Julie Caldro, Senior Director of Tissue Procurement, Sharing Miracles. “At Sharing Miracles, we are proud to partner with LifeLink Foundation, Inc. to increase donation opportunities and heal more lives together through donation and transplantation. We are grateful for the precious gifts from mothers who make our work possible and are committed to setting the standards that define next-generation care for the donors and patients we serve.”
Together, LifeLink Tissue Bank and BioTissue are at the forefront of innovating and implementing technologies to address the medical needs of tissue transplant recipients. LifeLink Tissue Bank and BioTissue have a combined history spanning more than 65 years of research and development, as well as scientific and clinical achievements. This partnership will optimize future medical advancements in placental therapies for ocular and surgical applications.
Michael Consilvio, Executive Director/General Manager of LifeLink Tissue Bank, says, “LifeLink Tissue Bank is leading the way in regenerative medicine. Collaborating with BioTissue aligns with our mission of cultivating groundbreaking therapies to save and improve lives through donation. This effort honors the generous donations from new mothers across our service areas to impact as many people as possible through the gift of life.”
For more information about LifeLink Tissue Bank, visit lifelinktissuebank.org. For more information about Sharing Miracles, visit sharingmiracles.com.
