by Paul Krzyzanowski | Jul 23, 2015
. It’s been about 50 years since Philip K. Dick, one of the greatest science fiction authors, introduced the idea of artificial organs replacing failing or diseased organs. In his novel, Ubik, the author writes: “[Glen] Runciter’s body contained a dozen...
by David Kent | Jun 26, 2015
. I just sat through one of the simplest and most logical talks. Dr. Elly Tanaka, from Heidelberg, took the stage in the plenary session and described an incredible set of data that her lab has generated to understand the molecules involved in limb regeneration – a...
by Stacey Johnson | Jun 26, 2015
. Cord blood banking is a growing market in North America and globally. Between 2005 and 2013, the number of privately banked units grew steadily at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 25 per cent, giving companies the ability to capitalize on a part of the...
by Mark Curtis | Jun 24, 2015
. Welcome to your Update from the Clinic for the month of May. StemCells announced positive topline results from a Phase I/II study in spinal cord injury. Kite Pharma treated its first patient in a Phase I/II study investigating an anti-CD19 CAR T construct in...
by Mark Curtis | Jun 22, 2015
. Welcome to your deal review for the month of May. Juno Therapeutics was active, forming a strategic research collaboration with Fate Therapeutics and acquiring Stage Cell Therapeutics. Adaptimmune decided it would take advantage of the ongoing initial public...
by Stacey Johnson | Jun 19, 2015
.Today is a big day for the regenerative medicine (RM) community in Ontario, Canada. Minister of Research and Innovation, Reza Moridi, just announced that the Ontario Institute for Regenerative Medicine (OIRM) will receive a new $25 million commitment* (in addition to...
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