Category Archives: Stem Cell Human Trials

Editor’s move sparks backlash

Bioethicist Glenn McGee’s new job raised questions of conflict of interest at the journal he founded. J. Continue reading

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Bioethics Backlash

Bioethicists debate how to remain impartial as a bioethics journal editor joins a company that peddles unproven stem cell therapies. Continue reading

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VistaGen Therapeutics Engages MissionIR as Its Investor Relations Advisor

ATLANTA, GA–(Marketwire -02/21/12)- VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc. (OTC.BB: VSTA.OB – News) (OTCQB: VSTA.OB – News), a biotechnology company applying stem cell technology for drug rescue and cell therapy, has retained MissionIR, a national investor relations consulting firm, to develop and implement a strategic investor relations campaign. Continue reading

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Penn State: Inspiring Collaboration – Video -3


02-02-2012 15:43 Penn State scientists find an inspiring collaboration. Dr. Prabhu, who specializes in the health benefits of fish oil, and Dr. Continue reading

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MissionIR News – VistaGen Therapeutics Selects Top 10 Candidates for Stem Cell Technology-Based Drug Rescue Programs

Company plans launch of two drug rescue programs by end of next quarter Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 16, 2012 MissionIR would like to highlight VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc. Continue reading

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ACT gets another trial site for stem cell therapy

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 By Rodney Brown Advanced Cell Technology Inc. has added an institute in Philadelphia as another site where it is conducting trials of its stem cell-based treatment of an eye condition that can cause blindness Continue reading

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Advanced Cell Technology Announces Approval of Wills Eye Institute as Additional Site for Stem Cell Clinical Trial for …

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (“ACT”; OTCBB: ACTC), a leader in the field of regenerative medicine, announced today that the Wills Eye Institute in Philadelphia has received institutional review board (IRB) approval as a site for the company’s Phase I/II clinical trial for Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy (SMD), a form of juvenile macular degeneration, using human embryonic stem cell (hESC)-derived retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells. Earlier this year, the Company also announced that the IRB at Wills Eye Institute had approved the participation of the institution as a site for ACT’s clinical trial for dry age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD). Continue reading

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Stemedica Granted U.S. Patent for Cellular Scaffold

Stemedica has been issued U.S. Patent #8,105,380 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This broad-based patent covers the combination of scaffolds with stem cells derived from ectodermal and mesenchymal tissue Continue reading

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ACT Announces Third Patient with Stargardt’s Disease Treated in U.S. Clinical Trial with RPE Cells Derived from …

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (“ACT”; OTCBB: ACTC), a leader in the field of regenerative medicine, announced today the dosing of third patient in its Phase 1/2 trial for Stargardt’s macular dystrophy (SMD) using retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells derived from human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). The patient was treated on Monday (Feb. Continue reading

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Stem Cell Treatment For Blindness Shows Promise In Trials

Featured Article Academic Journal Main Category: Stem Cell Research Also Included In: Eye Health / Blindness Article Date: 23 Jan 2012 – 12:00 PST email to a friend   printer friendly   opinions   Current Article Ratings: Patient / Public: 4.43 (7 votes) Healthcare Prof: Article Opinions:  1 posts The first published results of trials using cells derived from human embryonic stem cells appear to show they have passed an initial safety hurdle. In The Lancet this week, researchers report that two nearly blind patients, one with Stargardt's macular dystrophy and the other with dry age-related macular degeneration (the leading cause of blindness in developed countries), showed measurable improvements in vision that lasted for more than four months after receiving injections of retinal pigment epithelium cells derived from human embryonic stem cells Continue reading

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