Repository: Evaluation of Immunoregulatory Cells in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant

Repository for Study: Evaluation of Immunoregulatory Cells in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT)

This is a repository to store blood and stem cell samples for future research.

Our Hypothesis is that the graft-versus-tumor effect can be enhanced while minimizing the complications of GVHD by determining the qualitative and quantitative changes in T regulatory cells throughout the transplant process. Our understanding of this can lead to new treatment strategies and improved clinical therapeutic implications.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients 18-70 years old undergoing either autologous transplant or allogeneic transplant for various hematologic conditions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients < 18 or > 70 years old undergoing either autologous transplant or allogeneic transplant