DKMS: Why Ethnic Diversity Matters For Blood Stem Cell Donation

Dr. Rayne Rouce, a pediatric oncologist from Texas Children's Hospital, shares why it is so important to diversify the blood stem cell donor pool. Heritage matters when finding a blood stem cell donor match. Because matching is based on HLA tissue typing, which is influenced by ethnicity, patients are more likely to find a matching donor who shares their ethnic background. Unfortunately, there is not enough ethnic diversity in the global donor pool, meaning that people from diverse ethnic backgrounds have a lower chance of finding a match. This is why it is so important for EVERYONE who is eligible to get registered today! Visit dkms.org/register to get signed up. DKMS: We Delete Blood Cancer. DKMS is an international not for profit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders by: creating awareness; recruiting bone marrow donors to provide a second chance at life; raising funds to match donor registration costs; supporting the improvement of therapies through research; and supporting patients from day one of their diagnoses. Register to be a Stem Cell Donor here: https://www.dkms.org/register-now Learn more about DKMS here: https://www.dkms.org/about Follow Us on Social!   / dkms.us     / dkms_us     / dkms_us