Swiss Stem Cells Biotech is Switzerland’s only private biobank accredited by FACT-NetCord and GMP-certified, specializing in the preservation and banking of human stem cells and tissues. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Lugano, the clinic maintains complete control over all stages of cryopreservation—from collection through laboratory processing to long-term storage in its own facilities—ensuring the highest standards of quality and traceability. Unlike competitors who transfer samples abroad, all biological material is processed and preserved exclusively within Switzerland, meeting strict Swiss regulatory requirements. This commitment to in-house excellence and transparency makes it an ideal choice for American families seeking to preserve their child’s stem cells or store adult adipose tissue for future regenerative medicine applications.
The clinic offers a comprehensive range of stem cell preservation services, including umbilical cord blood and tissue banking, placental tissue storage, and adipose tissue-derived stem cell collection for adults. American patients benefit from Switzerland’s pioneering hybrid banking model, approved by the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health, which allows families to both secure private samples for their child’s future medical needs and contribute anonymously to a global registry through the World Marrow Donor Association. This dual-benefit approach combines personal protection with the opportunity to support patients worldwide awaiting transplants, all while maintaining full parental consent and control over sample usage.
Beyond banking, Swiss Stem Cells Biotech operates the CELLS Academy, offering continuing education in regenerative medicine and minimally invasive surgical techniques for medical professionals interested in advancing their expertise. The clinic also provides contract manufacturing services for tissue engineering and advanced biological products (ATMPs), as well as innovative DNA storage and peripheral blood mononuclear cell preservation (EternaCell) for future induced pluripotent stem cell applications. American patients gain access to cutting-edge infrastructure, internationally recognized certifications, and a clinic actively engaged in research at the frontier of cellular medicine.
Services
- Umbilical cord blood and tissue banking
- Placental tissue stem cell preservation
- Adipose tissue-derived stem cell storage
- DNA storage
- Peripheral blood mononuclear cell preservation (EternaCell)
- Contract manufacturing for advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs)
- Hybrid banking model with public registry option
- Medical education in regenerative medicine (CELLS Academy)