ViaCord · Cambridge, MA United States
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window ViaCord (formerly ViaCell) dodges the debate over embryonic stem cells by focusing on stem cells from umbilical cord blood. A unit of scientific instrument maker PerkinElmer , ViaCord is a top cord blood bank, storing more than 170,000 cord blood units for future medical use. Stem cell harvested from cord blood can be used as an alternative to bone marrow transplant to treat some 70 diseases, including some cancers and blood disorders. ViaCord markets its cord blood storage service by educating OB/GYNs, hospitals, and other childbirth professionals about cord blood preservation. It also uses advertising and direct mail to reach expectant mothers. PerkinElmer acquired the business in late 2007. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key ViaCord Financials
| Company Type | Business Segment Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
ViaCord Executives
19 executives listed for ViaCord's Cambridge, MA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Vaughn Kailian | Network |
| President | James Corbett | Network |
| VP Sales, Service, and Operations | Nadia Altomare | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for ViaCord
Demand often depends on the income of consumers or the profitability of business customers, because many technology products and services are expensive. The profitability of individual companies is driven by their ability to develop and market new products. Large companies often have advantages in access to capital and marketing. Small companies can compete successfully if they have expertise in a particular field of knowledge. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is nearly $300,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top ViaCord Competitors
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