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"I just wanted to say that you and your team do an amazing job. Thank you for being so efficient and quick to reply. For going the extra mile sending it to the USA, and for planning so meticulously to ensure that it reached there on time. I can highly recommend your company. We are happy to report all is fine with out beautiful baby boy!"
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"We decided to do stem cell banking for the health and safety of our son, as well as to benefit from the advances of stem cells. Netcells had excellent client service and went above and beyond to meet our needs with efficiency. From the moment we requested a quote, to the date of collection, Netcells was there every step of the way. Answering all our questions as well as guiding us every single step. We feel secure knowing our son's stem cells are stored in the safety of Netcells lab and their wonderful and knowledgeable staff."
"We had a chat with our doctor who advised us that stem cell banking would be a good idea with the recent and potential advances in this field. I think it just makes sense and is a small insurance to pay. Everything was straight forward and easy. I really like the WhatsApp communication and the fact that we never had to wait or wonder about anything."
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"Our main reason for banking stem cells was for peace of mind and the possibility to assist should Lerie become ill. There is so much to be done with stem cells so it is sort of an insurance policy. The prompt responses to whatever query stood out to us. Excellent and professional service. They go above and beyond."
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"Our main reason for banking Oliver’s stem cells was it is an insurance policy against many illnesses. We pray we never need them but have them just in case. With medical advancements who knows what they will be able to do with stem cells in 20 years time. The service we received was so personalised. The team were so helpful in ensuring our kit was ready for collection and had all the necessary stuff in it. Netcells are incredibly helpful and responsive. "
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"Roelof’s mother's family (and herself) has a history of cancer and with that in mind, if the likelihood exists that something were to happen with Roelof where stemcell treatment could be useful, we would like to ensure that it is an option. Netcells' link with Discovery medical and also their responsiveness to enquiries stood out for us. We are grateful that, even though we almost ran out of time to action this, Netcells went above and beyond to ensure our peace of mind in receiving our kit as soon as possible."
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"We decided to bank Matteo’s stem cells to allow us/him access to further health options should the need arise in the future. Netcells’ transparency and open communication every step of the stem cell banking journey has been amazing. The Netcells Team were always willing to assist and answer any questions without hesitation. Banking Matteo’s stem cells has been seamless, supportive, and extremely efficient."
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"The main reason we decided to bank Emma's stem cells is peace of mind. We did not want to be put in a situation one day where we would need them and did not have them. We received constant updates and prompt communication from the Netcells team. They guided us through the whole process and made it so easy for us. They had excellent customer service - we were guided every step of the way."
"As an OBGYN myself I’ve been exposed to many thoughts on stem cell banking and the opinions of different patients so I thought about this long and hard. I concluded that there was no reason not to. For me the cord tissue was key as the cells harvested could provide cartilage for a knee injury, help with a burns wound or even be used for brain injury repair. Knowing that my babies have these options available to them is priceless."
"I like that Netcells has been around for 15 years which makes me feel more secure about its longevity, and that they have a successful sister company in the UK. We used Netcells for our first child and the experience was seamless, positive, and secure so the decision was easy for the second and third."
"After doing thorough research and our friends referrals, banking our babies stem cells an easy decision fuelled by our desire to safeguard his future health and well-being. This decision gives us peace of mind and empowers us with a proactive approach towards our child’s future health. Netcells provided comprehensive support and guidance throughout the entire process, with our initial enquiry being only 5 days before birth. Their team displayed professionalism, attention to details, commitment, expertise, and genuine care. Our experience with Netcells has been nothing short of exceptional, providing us with peace of mind and confidence in securing our baby's future health through their outstanding service and support."
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"As an interracial couple, the chance of get a match for stem cells from the global bank is a lot lower. Therefore, banking our babies stem cells was a no brainer. The ease of the service stood out to us. Next Biosciences was quick and efficient with the delivery of the stem cell collection kit, and the collection process after our baby was born was simple. "
"We decided to bank Mthaniya's stem cells as her older brother has had ALL Leaukemia. Next Biosciences was purely amazing. Their product knowledge, patience, and willingness to help was incredible.They made sure to always check up on us to ensure that we had all we needed by the time I delivered, and to ensure that the kit was picked up from hospital after the collection. They kept us informed throughout the whole process. They were absolutely awesome every step of the way. "
"I was exceptionally anxious about my NIPT but all the staff were so professional and returned my emails and messages in a timely manner making a difficult process very manageable. I will absolutely recommend your services in the future."
"It was important to us that Nicholas had the opportunity to access his stem cells should he ever need them in the future. We didn't want to take this 'once in a lifetime' opportunity away from him."
"The main reason for us wanting to bank Noah’s stem cells is for peace of mind, and that 'what if' this or that happens, then we are covered, and we have his stem cells to fall back on.
The thing that stood out for me is how Netcells keeps you posted through every step. We never wondered about anything. We were kept in the loop the entire time. "
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"Feedback was quick and easy, the personel are so friendly and helpfull and well trained. We always knew what was happening next and everything was on time and the whole process was just easy and flawless."
"We want the best for our kids. We see this as an investment more than just additional insurance for their future health. Science and technology develop rapidly; who knows what benefits this investment will bring them someday?"
"The online registration and payment process was seamless, convenient and easy to use. In addition to the excellent online service, Netcell members were a pleasure to work with, with constant communication via WhatsApp and telephone calls. Service was friendly, informative & compassionate."
"My wife has an autoimmune disease of Multiple Sclerosis; who knows where medical advancements will take us in the future? My wife and I felt it was definitely worth the cost."
"As soon as the national lockdown was implemented, we received a phone call from the Netcells team reassuring us that the service would continue as usual. It gave us peace of mind during a stressful time. We appreciated the friendly reassurance without us even having to ask for it."
"We see it as a life policy that we have taken out for our son. Knowing that his stem cells may save his life if needed gives us peace of mind. Or else, donating it one day to save another child’s life would make us happy too."
"For the minor financial investment and the potential benefits, should something happen. It is a proverbial no-brainer decision."
"We decided to bank our daughters stem cells so that we don't have the guilt of saying 'we should have done it' if she ever has a disease that could be cured by stem cells. Netcells was incredibly helpful throughout to process and we never had any issue trying to get in contact with them. They took great care with our childs 'get out of jail free card'."
"The research that is constantly being done on stem cells means that we could have cures for so many things in the future. We want to give our daughter the very best chance in life. You can never be too prepared."
"It was so convenient from beginning to end. Ordering and paying online to receive the box the same week and their speedy response to collect the samples the morning after my 9 pm emergency cesarean delivery."
"We wanted to help secure our son's healthy future should he become ill. Our firstborn, Colton was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at two years old and was told it was autoimmune, so we did not do stem Cells for him. We would like to invest in the future health of our secondborn, Brody, from any illnesses and hope that stem cells will help lead us to live a healthy life for Brody and our firstborn."
"Professional, caring, understanding, and committed is an understatement. Thank you for the awesome service provided and for the peace of mind given during my journey of uncertainty. What an amazing team and company I must say."
"The prompt response and super friendly staff. No matter what we asked, it was treated as important and professional."
"I just wanted to say that you and your team do an amazing job. Thank you for being so efficient and quick to reply. For going the extra mile sending it to the USA, and for planning so meticulously to ensure that it reached there on time. I can highly recommend your company. We are happy to report all is fine with out beautiful baby boy!"
"We decided to do stem cell banking for the health and safety of our son, as well as to benefit from the advances of stem cells. Netcells had excellent client service and went above and beyond to meet our needs with efficiency. From the moment we requested a quote, to the date of collection, Netcells was there every step of the way. Answering all our questions as well as guiding us every single step. We feel secure knowing our son's stem cells are stored in the safety of Netcells lab and their wonderful and knowledgeable staff."
BSc (Honours) in Molecular Genetics in Biotechnology (Sussex University (UK), PhD (Genetic Engineering) (UKZN).
Bachelor of Commerce (Rhodes University).
Bachelor of Computer Science (Rhodes University), Higher Diploma in Accounting, CA (SA), Certificate in International Tax.
MBBCh (Wits), Diploma in Child Healthcare, Diploma in Transfusion Medicine.
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting Honours (University of Johannesburg), CA (SA).
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Sciences).
BSc (Honours) in Biochemistry, PhD in Clinical Biochemistry.
BSc (Honours) in Biochemistry (Stellenbosch, SA), PhD in Clinical Biochemistry (Cambridge, UK).
BSc Honours in Medical Biochemistry (Wits), PhD in Molecular Biology (Wits).
MBChB BSc(Hons), DPhil(Oxon) FCPath.
PhD Genetics, MBA.
Next Biosciences is passionate about impacting people’s health with science. We believe in empowering the budding scientists of today, by fueling their passion for biotechnology and cultivating our future scientists and leaders for tomorrow.
The Netcells ‘Families of Hope’ CSI programme aims to help and improve poor and disadvantaged families’ access to stem cell banking if they have a child with a stem cell-treatable disease.
Next Biosciences works closely with our supporting Gynaecologists, who choose to donate their cord blood collection fees to our Families of Hope programme.
Any unused fees from the Families of Hope programme are then donated the Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa (CHOC). The CHOC foundation ensures that the donated fees are used to provides free, comprehensive support to families of children with cancer and life-threatening blood disorders.
If you are as passionate as we are about our Manifesto, then you are the right person to apply to join our team.
Even if there aren’t any current opportunities that match your skills, we still want to hear from you. Please send us your CV, and we will keep it on file for future consideration. As soon as a suitable role arises, we will reach out to you.
Email your CV to: careers@nextbio.co.za
