Bamco

BAMCO, the Banca Autologa Allogenica Mantovana del Cordone Ombelicale, is a volunteer association based in Mantua, Italy. It preserves umbilical cord blood collected at birth from the children of its member families, with the aim of supporting scientific research into stem cell physiology and therapeutic applications. The association reports holding 2,448 cord blood units, which it makes available to advance research and understanding of potential treatments.

BAMCO’s activities include the collection and preservation of stem cell samples, family storage, and solidarity donation. It also shares scientific articles and information about cord blood, stem cells, research, and related legislation. Its published topics include regenerative medicine and experimental work developed with the University of Trento, as well as research into modified T cells and cancer. The association invites the public to support its mission through membership contributions and donations, including Italy’s five-per-thousand tax allocation. BAMCO provides information and contact services for people interested in its work and publishes details about its governance, origins, supporters, and activities.