Our Founders

When choosing a cord blood bank, it is important to put the credentials of the company to the test. For StemCord, the medical expertise behind the company testify to the high standards for the banking of stem cells.

StemCord’s founders are renowned and experienced practicing medical oncologists, hematologists and physicians with vast contributions in bone marrow and peripheral stem cell transplantation programmes in Singapore.

StemCord’s Founders

Dr Teo Cheng Peng, Chairman/Medical Director (below, right)
Dr Ang Peng Tiam, Director (below, centre)
Dr Leong See Odd, Chief Executive Officer (below, left)

During the course of their work, they saw many cancer patients who needed stem cell transplants but were frustrated that the option was not always available. Thus, they decided that cord blood banking would provide a form of biological insurance for patients with cancer. They started StemCord in 2002 with the commitment to provide an affordable, professional and reliable service to help people know more about stem cells and give them the opportunity to bank for future generations.

In addition, the founders insisted on a number of measures to maximise its potential as the cord blood may be useful for future treatment of organ failure. At StemCord, cord blood is stored in multiple cryo units. Having them in separate units allows us to use only what is needed as thawed cord blood cannot be re-frozen. In addition, it enables the storage of the cord blood in different locations for added security and peace of mind. True to its mission, StemCord aims to provide Hope for the Future.