Centre for stem cell transplantation

The isolation ward provides treatment and care for patients with haemato-oncological diseases. The main treatment options are intensive chemotherapy, autologous or allogeneic haemopoietic stem cell transplants or anti-lymphocyte globulin therapy (ATG) for aplastic anaemia and myelodysplastic syndrome.

The isolation ward also specialises in the treatment of graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) and palliative care for known patients. In addition, patients in the isolation ward are more susceptible to infections caused by common pathogens and opportunistic germs due to their illness and treatment. Single rooms are available for these patients to prevent fungal spores from entering the patient rooms.

The outpatient structures at the USB and UKBB are used for the preliminary clarification and follow-up care of intensive haematological treatment or a stem cell transplant. Treatment is carried out in collaboration with the referring doctors and includes clinical examinations, transfusions, infusions, administration of additional medication, psychosocial care and counselling.

Cellular products from the blood (lymphocytes, monocytes, stem cells), which are required for stem cell transplantation or other forms of cellular treatment in patients, are produced in the USB cell replacement outpatient centre.
The healthy donors are examined by the doctors at the Blood Donation Centre SRK Basel for their suitability to donate, cared for and monitored for life after donation.

Diagnostic Haematology is responsible for diagnosis and tissue typing based on the latest scientific findings. It is responsible for the processing and storage of stem cells, including umbilical cord blood.

Experimental Haematology conducts state-of-the-art research on normal and malignant haematopoietic stem cells at an internationally recognised level.

The time before, during and after stem cell transplantation places great demands on both the body and the psyche of patients, whether they are children, adolescents or adults. The treatment can sometimes lead to significant psychological or psychosocial problems.

In addition to supporting family and friends, the Department of Haematology at the USB and the Department of Paediatric Oncology/Haematology at the UKBB offer targeted psycho-oncological support during inpatient and outpatient follow-up care. This service is also aimed at relatives, at UKBB especially at parents, grandparents and siblings.

The research focus of the Tissue engineering laboratories is the cultivation of cartilage and bone tissue as well as the development and application of bioreactors, devices for tissue cultivation.