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Hope for Our Industry
Like you, our employees have dreams and hopes for a better future. Sometimes our dreams lead us to get married, or buy a house, but when was the last time you had hope for a healthier future? Sounds strange, right? We asked our staff what their hopes for our industry are and here’s what we heard. I hope that the stigma around stem cell research be stifled I hope to be able to make a difference in my lifetime I hope that…
Read MoreProviding Access to COVID-19 Testing
At a dire time, StemExpress has allocated resources to help businesses, communities, and healthcare facilities gain access to COVID-19 testing. The COVID-19 pandemic has sent shock-waves throughout the global economy. Some economies have been affected more severely than others. In the US, quarantines, travel curbs, and business shutdowns triggered an economic downturn, prompting state and federal officials to focus on what could be done to reopen the American economy safely. At the center of discussion as the pandemic continued was laboratory…
Read MoreJust 3 Words
If you were to Google “how many words are in the English language” you would see that there are 171,476 words. We asked our employees to use only 3 words to describe StemExpress. We were elated to hear words like “essential” and “innovative”. Our culture here is collaborative, fast-paced and rewarding as we are driven to stay on the forefront and work diligently every day of the week, including holidays to partner with our donors to deliver essential products that lead to…
Read MoreMeet the East Norriton Crew
We are proud of our East Norriton StemExpress Collection Center team. The three-person team runs our collection center like a well-oiled machine. Day in and day out they do their part in accelerating research by taking great care in our donors, center, and getting research products shipped to researchers across the globe that are active in treating and curing disease. We asked the team why they chose to work from StemExpress, and here is what they had to say: FOR KIRK, IT’S…
Read MoreStay Hydrated
Advice to our Donors We asked our StemExpress staff “what advice would you give to our donors?” and were shocked to see most of our staff answered the same way. Most of them said DRINK MORE WATER. Why is that important? About half of your blood is made up of water so it’s very important to hydrate before and after your donation. It is suggested to drink about 16 ounces of water within two hours of blood donation and to avoid drinking caffeinated…
Read MoreDonor Requirements + Eligibility
Our top priority every day is ensuring the safety and privacy of our donors. Secondly, it is to deliver a quality product to scientists around the globe based on their requests for specific products to meet their research needs. Those requests lead to our collection centers scheduling specific donors for certain projects. Research projects have criteria for the samples we collect based on the requirements of their study. Common criteria considered for studies are: Gender smoking status blood type medications ethnicity BMI…
Read MoreWhat Happens to My Blood After I Donate?
Have you ever wondered what happens to your blood after you donate? Follow the Stemexpress roadmap and find out where your donation goes. What to learn more about StemExpress, check out our FAQs page. Are you interested in donating? Click this LINK to check out all of our locations to find the one nearest you.
Read MoreThank you for supporting us!
On behalf of The StemExpress Foundation, we would like to thank you for your contribution on The Big Day of Giving. The generous support of individuals such as you allows our organization to exist and to continue to help those in need within our community. [layerslider id=”116″] These funds will go to: Free COVID-19 testing: We will offer free COVID testing to essential workers Cancer Research: We will provide bio-specimen samples to research projects at no cost Future Leaders: Our organization will…
Read MoreMay the 4th be with you
May the 4th be with you! We are asking you to “use the force” and make a difference. Please help us help others, by donating your money to give FREE COVID-19 test to first responders. WE NEED YOUR HELP IN TWO WAYS: Donate money Help spread the word by sharing this page with your friends and family. Visit, www.stemexpressfoundation.org/big-day-of-giving-2020 to learn more. #StarWarsDay #MayThe4thBeWithYou #bigdog #stemExpress #stemExpressfoundation #research #weneedyou
Read MoreBig Day of Giving
The 2020 Big Day of Giving Is Here! StemExpress Foundation is participating in the annual community-wide movement uniting the region’s nonprofit sector during The Big Day of Giving being held on May 7th. This initiative raises unrestricted funds for organizations that strengthen the capital area. Since 2013, the Big Day of Giving has generated nearly $40 million for more than 600 local nonprofits! WHAT WILL THE STEMEXPRESS FOUNDATION USE YOUR DONATIONS FOR IN 2020? FREE COVID-19 TESTING: We will provide free testing to…
Read MoreGrants for you.. and you… and you!
During the Big Day of Giving your donations will also support grant funding. It can be difficult for many graduate and independent researcher professionals to receive proper funding. By providing grants, our Foundation has the ability to rapidly procure materials and will provide the funding needed to advance academic studies. Our Foundation will also co-sponsor grants to support life-saving treatments and ensure the time to complete studies is significantly expedited. Donate today to support grant funding. LET’S ACCELERATE RESEARCH TOGETHER. Click the…
Read MoreA Message from our CEO
In areas that are “shelter-in-place” or ordered to “stay at home,” we are still open and able to accept donors into our facilities and donors are able by law to travel to and from our facilities. Below is our Essential Business Status – Critical Infrastructure Verification and Donor Authorization Travel form.
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