Optimizing quality & compliance for cord blood-derived cells

Roger Horton

Roger Horton was trained in Biochemistry and cancer immunology and obtained a PhD in 2006. He previously worked in academia and then at Cancer Research UK before joining Anthony Nolan in 2007. Roger is the ANCTC Cord Blood Bank operational manager, and works to provide cord transplants globally for patients in need in conjunction with operations in London head office and the team at ANCTC. He is currently in training to be a FACT inspector and has been the HTA’s designated individual for ANCTC since 2016.

Christopher Leonforte

Christopher Leonforte is scientist-turned-manager who trained in Biochemisty in 2009 and completed an MSc in Biomedical Science in 2017. He has worked at the Anthony Nolan charity since 2010 and is passionate about the work that it does. Chris is the Cord Blood Bank processing and quality control manager. He oversees the processing, testing and storage of the cord blood. Chris works with an excellent team to maintain the bank’s FACT-Netcord accreditation and HTA license and he has completed training to be a FACT Netcord Inspector.

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