FAQ Category: HOPE Program

We recognize that there are many patients in need of a bone marrow donor that cannot participate in the PRESERVE I study due to its eligibility criteria or for logistical reasons. For these patients, it may feel like there is no hope. To serve these patients and further our company mission, we’ve launched the Ossium HOPE Program (HOPE Program + New HOPE). Through this program, we’re expanding access to our bone marrow product to patients outside of the PRESERVE I study.

You can reach Ossium’s patient support team at [email protected] or (628) 677-4863.

No. We encourage anyone interested in becoming a living bone marrow donor to join NMDP’s registry.

No. Ossium’s bone marrow bank is sourced from deceased organ donors and we do not bank bone marrow from living donors. We encourage those interested in learning more about living bone marrow donation to visit the NMDP website and discover how you can join or support the cause.

We will provide bone marrow to HOPE Program patients at no cost. 

The bone marrow transplant procedure itself is not covered by Ossium. This is considered a medical procedure that is treated the same as a transplant from a living donor. We encourage participants to seek information from the transplant center and their health insurance provider about insurance coverage for this procedure.

The doctor you’re already seeing will perform the transplant. Any qualified bone marrow transplant physician can perform a transplant with bone marrow from our bank.

Bone marrow donors in Ossium’s bank undergo rigorous screening and testing for relevant communicable disease agents by both the Organ Procurement Organizations and a dedicated donor management team at Ossium Health. Ossium donors have been confirmed by our Medical Director to be free from risk factors for, and clinical evidence of, infection due to relevant communicable disease agents and diseases. Bone marrow in our bank is processed, tested, and stored in a manner to ensure the highest level of product quality. 

After you express interest in participating in this program by completing the form above, we’ll request additional information from you and your doctor to determine whether there’s a matching donor in our bank. Once your doctor provides your HLA type, we can search for a matching donor. We will keep you informed on every step of the way.