The Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Program at the Siteman Cancer Center, located at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, has reached a significant clinical achievement, completing its 10,000th transplant on September 4. This milestone underscores the program’s standing as one of the nation’s oldest and largest transplant centers, reflecting decades of dedication to patient care and innovation in the field.
Established in 1980, the transplant program at Washington University has grown into one of the largest in the country. The first recorded transplant was performed in 1982 using marrow from a matched sibling pair. This year, the program anticipates performing approximately 350 transplants, including 150 allogeneic transplants. In addition, the program is expected to perform approximately 180 cellular therapy procedures this year.
The transplant program is fully integrated with Siteman’s Blood Cancer Center, offering a comprehensive approach to patient care. At any given time, more than 100 clinical trials are available to patients. This latest achievement marks another chapter in the program’s ongoing commitment to advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes through innovative research and exceptional care.
