In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Cord blood transplant center” means a medical facility that uses cells obtained from a human umbilical cord or placenta to treat pediatric or adult patients afflicted with a disease or injury. “Fund” means the Cord Blood Transplant Center Support Fund. “Qualified medical institution” means a medical institution accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations that: Is located in the State; and Has an established hematologic malignancies research program.