Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplant For Referring Physicians

Innovation in care and clinical treatment is the hallmark of the Indiana University Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation Program. To assure that innovation, we are at the forefront of medical research in this field.

Our accomplishments, collaborative efforts, accreditations and affiliations are a testament to our research excellence.

To refer a patient, physicians should contact the Clarian IMACS referral system as instructed in the Refer a Patient section.

Accomplishments and Breakthroughs

Processing and storing the first cord blood used in transplantation.
Performing the first human trial using the Isolex® CD34+ selection device.
Being the most experienced in the world in transplantation for testicular cancer.
Investigating gene therapy as a National Institute of Health-designated National Gene Vector Laboratory. Several gene therapy clinical trials are taking place at IU for testicular cancer, brain tumors, genetic diseases and other disorders.
Participating in a nationwide clinical trial sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. The study is investigating the effectiveness of cord blood transplants from unrelated donors.

Research Collaborators

American Cancer Group
Children's Oncology Group
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
National Cancer Institute
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute for Cord Blood Trials
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Marrow Donor Program
Pediatric Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Consortium

Accreditation and Affiliations

American Association of Blood Banks
American Society of Histocompatability and Immunogenetics
Annual inspections by the Federal Drug Administration, Indiana State Board of Health and Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
College of American Pathologists
Foundation for the Accreditation of Hematopoietic Cell Therapy (FAHCT)
Health Care Financing Administration