Category Archives: Cell Medicine

Two stem cell therapies from Cytomedix to start trials; stroke study expands

When regenerative medicine firm Cytomedix (OTC:CMXI) acquired biotechnology company Aldagen, the stem cell-based stroke treatment in clinical trials was the centerpiece of the all stock deal. Cytomedix is now making making moves to develop other stem cell treatments from its Aldagen acquisition. Continue reading

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'Cell shield' for cancer patients

9 May 2012 Last updated at 14:14 ET By James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News It may be possible to use “stem cell shielding” to protect the body from the damaging effects of chemotherapy, early results from a US trial suggest. Chemotherapy drugs try to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells, but they can also affect other healthy tissues such as bone marrow Continue reading

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Death of a Cell Transplantation Pioneer Dr. Julio C. Voltarelli

Dr. Julio C. Voltarelli, who made a significant impact in cell transplantation, dies at 63 Distinguished Brazilian professor pioneered bone marrow transplantation Newswise Tampa, Fla Continue reading

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Navigating the IP Minefield of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Development

FARMINGTON, Conn., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Global Information Inc. is pleased to announce two significant new reports Opportunities in Human Embryonic Stem Cell (hESC) ProductsHuman embryonic stem cells (hESCs) are stem cells derived from the inner cell mass of a blastocyst, the stage reached 4 to 5 days after fertilization Continue reading

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Single cell triggers fibroid uterine tumor

CHICAGO, May 5 (UPI) — U.S. Continue reading

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University of Miami’s Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute Awarded $10 Million Grant from Starr Foundation

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The University of Miami Miller School of Medicines Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute (ISCI) today announced that it received a $10 million grant from The Starr Foundation, one of the largest private foundations in the United States. The grant will support ISCI in broadening its preclinical and clinical research on stem cells, and help accelerate its pipeline of translational research and programs for a wide range of debilitating conditions including cardiac disease, cancer, wound healing, stroke, glaucoma and chronic kidney and gastrointestinal diseases. Continue reading

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Fibrocell Science Technology Leads to Discovery of Two Rare Adult Stem Cell-Like Subpopulations in Human Skin

EXTON, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– In collaboration with Fibrocell Science, Inc., (OTCBB:FCSC.OB), researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have identified two rare adult stem cell-like subpopulations in adult human skin, a discovery that may yield further ground-breaking research in the field of personalized medicine for a broad range of diseases. Using technology developed by Fibrocell Science, Inc. the researchers were able to confirm the existence of these two types of cells in human skin cell cultures, potentially providing a source of stem cell-like subpopulations from skin biopsies, which are quicker to perform, relatively painless and less invasive than bone marrow and adipose tissue extractions, which are the current methods for deriving adult stem cells for patient-specific cellular therapies. Continue reading

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Genetically Modified T Cell Therapy Shown to be Safe, Lasting in Decade-Long Penn Medicine Study of HIV Patients

PHILADELPHIA HIV patients treated with genetically modified T cells remain healthy up to 11 years after initial therapy, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania report in the new issue of Science Translational Medicine. Continue reading

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OTTR™ Chronic Care Solutions Launches OTTRbmt™ – Pediatric Bone Marrow Stem Cell Transplant (BMT) Patient Management …

Omaha, NE (PRWEB) April 28, 2012 OTTR Chronic Care Solutions, an Omaha-based clinical process management and informatics company, recently announced the launch of its new OTTRbmt Pediatric Bone Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Patient Management System. According to CEO Lou Halperin, This Pediatric enhancement to our OTTRbmt solution is the next step in OTTR Chronic Care Solutions commitment to improving pediatric patient care and physician acceptance in the field of bone marrow stem cell transplant medicine. OTTRbmt Pediatric Bone Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Patient Management System extends the standard bone marrow stem cell transplant management system, which currently services the adult demographic. Continue reading

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BioTimes Subsidiary Cell Cure Neurosciences, Ltd. Provides Update on OpRegen® Product Development

BioTime, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BTX) announced today that Charles S. Irving, Ph.D., the CEO of BioTimes subsidiary Cell Cure Neurosciences, Ltd. Continue reading

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BioTime’s Subsidiary Cell Cure Neurosciences, Ltd. Provides Update on OpRegen® Product Development

ALAMEDA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– BioTime, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BTX) announced today that Charles S. Irving, Ph.D., the CEO of BioTimes subsidiary Cell Cure Neurosciences, Ltd. Continue reading

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QualityStocks News – Advance Cell Technology Completes Treatment of Third Dry AMD Patient in Phase I/II Clinical Trial

Scottsdale, Arizona (PRWEB) April 21, 2012 QualityStocks would like to highlight Advanced Cell Technology, Inc., a publicly traded biotechnology company applying cellular technology in the field of regenerative medicine. ACT specializes in the development of cellular therapies for the treatment of diseases and conditions that impact tens of millions of people worldwide. Continue reading

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Neural stem cell transplants for spinal cord injury maximized by combined, complimentary therapies

Public release date: 17-Apr-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: David Eve celltransplantation@gmail.com Cell Transplantation Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair Tampa, Fla. (April Continue reading

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Inform Genomics Announces Results of Study Predicting Risk of Oral Mucositis in Patients Undergoing High Dose …

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Inform Genomics, Inc., a private company focused on developing novel platforms of personalized medicine products for cancer supportive care and inflammatory diseases, today announced the completion of the first phase of product development to predict a patients risk of developing oral mucositis after receiving high dose chemotherapy prior to hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Continue reading

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Stem cell institute to work with foreign agencies

California’s $3 billion stem cell agency, now more than 7 years old, has joined research partnerships with science and health agencies in eight foreign countries, the San Francisco institute announced. The agreements call for collaboration in efforts aimed at speeding stem cell research from the laboratory to the hospital, where researchers hope that basic human cells will be programmed to treat scores of human degenerative diseases. Continue reading

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Vatican’s Stem-Cell Censorship Sham

The Catholic Church has never had a particularly easy relationship with science. Continue reading

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Basketball’s influence on stem cell treatments in sports medicine

As the basketball frenzy that accompanies March Madness draws to the fever pitch of the Final Four, it brings to mind that basketball is a high contact sport. Continue reading

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Advanced Cell Technology and PharmAthene Poised to Benefit From Positive Legislation

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire -03/28/12)- Biotechnology stocks have been on an impressive run this year as favorable legislation out of Washington is allowing biotech companies of all sizes to more easily navigate regulations. Continue reading

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Vatican Calls Off Stem-Cell Conference

Nature | Health A Monsignor and Officer for Studies at the Pontifical Academy for Life called the cancellation a “sad event.” Attendees are set to receive an official explanation March 26, 2012| By Ewen Callaway of Nature magazine The Vatican has abruptly cancelled a controversial stem-cell conference that was set to be attended by the Pope next month. The Third International Congress on Responsible Stem Cell Research, scheduled for 25-28 April, was to focus on clinical applications of adult and reprogrammed stem cells. Continue reading

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Proposition 71 stem cell research funds drying up

SACRAMENTO (KABC) — Eight years ago voters agreed to fund California’s stem cell agency, hoping it would yield new treatments for various conditions. Now the agency is running out of funds and any practical cures are still years away Continue reading

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