In This Issue

Accreditation Statistics

As of October 1, 2023

Cellular Therapy Entities

  • Accredited: 258
  • Applicants: 26

Cord Blood Banks

  • Accredited: 53
  • Applicants: 9

Congratulations to the following programs for achieving initial FACT accreditation:

  • Kingston Health Sciences Centre
  • CTCA-COH Arizona Hematologic Malignancy and Cellular Therapy Institute (CAHCTI)
  • The Good Samaritan Hospital of Cincinnati, Ohio

A complete list of accredited organizations can be found at www.factglobal.org.

FACT Global Affairs Committee Continues Successful International Tour

Posted in :: 2023 Volume 5 :: Monday, September 25th, 2023

International efforts to assist with the development of cellular therapy programs and quality systems were in high demand in 2023. The FACT Global Affairs Committee and its several working groups has worked directly with specific regions around the world to address regional needs. We extend a special thank you to our dedicated and generous volunteers Daniel Couriel, Carlos Bachier, and Federico Rodriguez for organizing, educating, and serving as invaluable resources for our global partners throughout Latin America. Accreditation and quality sessions were conducted in conjunction with FACT’s partners during the GATMO Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Mexican Society of Cellular Therapy and Bone Marrow Transplants & Transplantation (SMTT) in Puebla, Mexico; and the Brazilian Society of Cellular Therapy and Bone Marrow Transplantation (SBTMO) Congress in Curitiba, Brazil. FACT also held its inaugural education and training event in conjunction with the ISCT Australia & New Zealand Regional Meeting in Perth, Australia and look forward to this being an annual event.