Hyderabad , Apr 30 Cryobanks International India,
a leader in umbilical cord blood stem cell banking plans to expands its network and educate young parents about the concept of cord blood banking in Andhra Pradesh. " Cryobanks has appointed 250 counsellors to educate the young mothers about the usefulness and importance of the cord blood banking which in a process of preserving extra blood in the umbilical cord,
 
" Mrinalini Chaturvedi, Medical Director- Cryobanks International India, told reporters here today. The blood in the umbilical cord is rich in stem cells that can be restored and replenished for future use of the baby and his immediate family, Chaturvedi said. It aims to become one of the largest cord blood stem cells bank and a highly specialised training centre in the field of cord blood banking, with special focus on research of stem cell transplants as a potential treatment for cardiac diseases.