Who We Are

The International Perinatal Stem Cell Society, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded on the basic principle that stem cells from perinatal tissues contain enormous, untapped life potential to treat many diseases and disorders. 
​Perinatal stem cell sources include:
  • Amnion and Amniotic Fluid
  • Cord Blood and Cord Tissue
  • Placental Blood and Placental Tissue 
After a birth, ​the collection and donation of the perinatal tissues offers absolutely no risk to either the mother or to the newborn. Often these abundant resources of stem cells and tissue are considered medical waste and are disposed of after a birth.
Today, perinatal tissues are considered life saving resources
​with the potential to treat many diseases and save lives!
Couples now have choices about these
​valuable resources! 
  • Discarding perinatal tissues
  • ​Donating the perinatal tissue
  • Banking the perinatal tissue and cord blood in a private cord blood bank for the child that has just been born or for his/her family.
Learn How to Donate Tissues

Our Leadership Team

Kyle Cetrulo
President and Founder

​Mr. Cetrulo along with his co-founders, decided to form the non-profit International Perinatal Stem Cell Society, Inc., in order to provide a platform for collaboration and the dissemination of information
about perinatal stem cells.
Rouzbeh R. Taghizadeh, PhD
Director, Secretary, and Founder
Rouzbeh R. Taghizadeh, PhD, has dedicated more than 15 years to bringing stem cell-based therapies to clinical practice. He earned his PhD in Stem Cell Bioengineering in 2006 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Sean Murphy, PhD
Director, Treasurer, and Founder
Dr. Murphy has recently published the book Perinatal Stem Cells: Biology and Clinical Applications, which provides a comprehensive overview of the therapeutic application of perinatal stem cells in both the clinical and preclinical settings.
Ramon Coronado, MSc, PhD
Dr. Ramon Coronado originated from Venezuela where he completed his B.S. in Polymer Engineering, then relocated to San Antonio, Texas in 2009. He continued his studies through the joint program at UTSA/UTHSCA in Biomedical Engineering, receiving his masters in 2011, followed by his Ph.D. in 2016.
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2019
The 5th Annual Perinatal Stem Cell Society Conference
will be held February 28 - March 1, in Salt Lake City Utah.
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