EXHIBIT 23.1

            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-12267) of ViaCell, Inc. of our report dated March
29, 2005 relating to the financial statements.

/s/ PricewatterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, MA
March 31, 2005