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Cardiac Tissue Regeneration and Biosurgery

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:42:00 +0000

“This is great....The enthusiasm Dr. Boyd has in presenting this information is incredible.” On March 10, 2011, W. Douglas Boyd, M.D., spoke about his work towards developing stem cell-based technologies to repair heart tissue damaged by cardiovascular disease. Boyd is a professor of surgery and director of robotics and biosurgery for the UC Davis Health System. Boyd was introduced by Claire Pomeroy, M.D., M.B.A., vice chancellor for Human Health Sciences at UC Davis and dean of the UC Davis School of Medicine. Pomeroy is also a member of the CIRM Governing Board. VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaB9GrpxRNU&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL Some interesting facts discussed about cardiovascular disease in the video: ...

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Holly Huber on Recovery: Stem Cell Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis Community Outreach Dallas, TX 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:57:00 +0000

Holly Huber shares her remarkable story about receiving stem cell therapy for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at the Stem Cell Institute in Panama City, Panama. Ms. Huber was speaking at a seminar on stem cell therapy in Dallas, Texas. Holly Huber speaks in Dallas, TX about her stem cell therapy experience for MS. Holly’s website, www.ILoveMyNewStemCells.com, is a great place to learn more and can be found under the “Sites” section at anytime. In the words of Holly: I am sharing my experiences, all the good and the bad, with those who want to know more, and those who are just curious, even with those who think that only doctors here in the United States of America can perform successful, life changing, ...

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Want to become a stem cell tracker? Here’s how.

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:29:00 +0000

Mark, a fellow visitor to StemCellTracker.com, sent me an e-mail asking if it is helpful to receive news tidbits from my readers and attached a link to a news article about Advanced Cell Technology. Well Mark, the answer is a resounding YES. I even encourage it. As you can see, the site can sometimes seem neglected when I don't have the time to update the headlines everyday. While this is something I am working on, I encourage any readers interested in sharing information with the stem cell community to e-mail StemCellTracker@gmail.com and I will publish it for the world to see. Mark's submission, ACT wins patent in China for stem cell manufacturing technique, talks about how Advanced Cell Technology (ACTC.OB) has secured...

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Stem Cell Headlines: February 28, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:06:00 +0000

Stem Cell Research Center Feels Like a Mountaintop Hideout [SLIDESHOW]... Oklahoma moves towards outlawing embryonic stem cell research... Canadian researchers generate pluripotent stem cells from horses... Cryo-Cell fiscal 2010 net income increases to $3.4 million... Cryo-Cell International, Inc. (CCEL.OB) today announced results for its fiscal year 2010. NeoStem to Launch New Service and Has Engaged Healthcare Personality Dr. Manny Alvarez to Serve as Spokesperson... NeoStem, Inc. (NYSE Amex: NBS), an international biopharmaceutical company with operations in the U.S. and China, announced today that Dr. Manny Alvarez, an esteemed Obstetrician and Gynecologist and recognized television...

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Stem Cell Headlines: February 24, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:56:00 +0000

Cryo-Cell Recognized by Tampa Bay Biztech Innovation Summit... Cryo-Cell International, Inc. (CCEL.OB) today announced that the Company has been selected as a finalist in the category of “Innovation of the Year” at the inaugural BizTech Innovation Summit hosted by the Tampa Bay Business Journal and the Tampa Bay Technology Forum. Stem Cell Facelift - The Royal Road to a Young Face... Over 100 Canadian Veterinarians Now Certified to Do VetStem RC Regenerative Cell Therapy on Companion Animals... Parents hope experimental therapy will slow daughter’s rare disorder... UC Merced unveiled stem cell research facility... StemCells, Inc. Completes Dosing in Second Trial of HuCNS-SC(R)...

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Stem Cell Headlines: February 21, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:13:00 +0000

Stem Cell Researchers at UM Embark on New Trial... UMass Medical makes stem cell lines available to researchers... Stem cells help women regrow breasts... Tran-Scell sets up stem cell bank in Hyderabad... Scientists highlight patenting problem in stem cell research... Local man donates stem cells... Nasally delivered stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s improves motor control... CIT & Stemina Biomarker enter partnership in Europe for stem cell based toxicology testing... State stem cell firm uses tax dollars for nonpublic campuses... Stem Cell Assurance Obtains $1.3 million in financing... Stem Cell Assurance, Inc. (SCLZ.PK) announced...

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Stem Cell Headlines: February 16, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:48:00 +0000

How Bad Stem Cell Policies Can Increase Suffering, Bankruptcies, Foreclosures, Unemployment and the National Debt... Mutant stem cells can cause skin cancer at cuts... International Stem Cell announces further progress in potential use for stem cell therapies... International Stem Cell Corporation (ISCO.OB) announced Wednesday that it has successfully derived potential pancreas or liver cells from human parthenogenetic stem cells, which come from unfertilized human eggs. Researchers Turn Skin Cells Into Beating Heart Cells (video)... Whitehead Member Rudolf Jaenisch Honored for Groundbreaking Stem Cell Research... Second Chance at Life for Adult Stem Cell Transplant Patient... ...

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Stem Cell Headlines: February 9, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:10:00 +0000

The Promise of Stem Cells: Which Insider Executives Are Buying Into Their Own Technology?... FDA Gives Neuralstem's Experimental ALS Treatment Orphan Status... Neuralstem Inc. (CUR) said its experimental stem-cell treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease was granted orphan-drug status in the U.S. Shares of Neuralstem jumped 16.6% to $2.25 Wednesday afternoon on news. Neuralstem Inc. (CUR) Posts Large Volume Increase, Hits $2.05... Neuralstem gets FDA boost… Geron CEO Okarma Leaves as Company Turns to Dealmaking... Geron Corp. (GERN), the company conducting the first U.S.-authorized trial of human embryonic stem cells, said Chief Executive Officer Thomas B. Okarma has stepped aside as the company...

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Stem Cell Headlines: February 7, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:31:00 +0000

UW researchers make stem cell breakthrough... Promising biotech firm enmeshed in investor litigation... Cybele Holdings invests in stem cell co CryoCell Israel... Dental Stem Cell Bank Announces Major Expansion Plan... Bone Marrow Transplant Pioneer Reaches Historic Milestone... Vets adding lasers, stem cells to treatment lineup... RYAN: Stem cell donation: be the one... Stem cell treatment transforms life of West Fargo boy with cerebral palsy... Cord Blood America signs second supply pact to provide placenta, umbilical cord collection services to major tissue bank... Melfort family raises funds for stem cell treatment... What Stem...

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Stem Cell Headlines: February 3, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:40:00 +0000

Futuristic Skin Gun Reduces Recovery Time For Burn Victims... A new Skin Gun has been developed by doctors which helps reduce the recovery of burn victims significantly. The new Skin Gun uses the patients stem cells to create new skin. The Spray on Skin Gun Heals Burns Within Hours or Days... VIRGINIA: McDonnell proposes budget amendment to ban stem-cell research... U.S. venture assigns stem cell patent rights to Kyoto U.... Interactive timeline of iPS cell research... Stempeutics gets DCGI nod to carry out phase II trials for 4 debilitating diseases... Scientists convert skin cells to stem cells more efficiently... Kyoto University, iPS Academia Japan &...

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Happy 50th Birthday, Stem Cells!

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:03:00 +0000

On February 1st, 1961, Dr. James Till and Dr. Ernest McCulloch published a paper in "Radiation Research" that proved the existence of stem cells – cells that can self-renew repeatedly for various uses. Both worked for the Ontario Cancer Institute (OCI) at the time and put Canada on the map for stem cell research. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of stem cells by signing the Stem Cell Charter. Learn more about stem cells up to this historic day with the Stem Cell Research Timeline. Today should also be a day to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Ernest Armstrong McCulloch, who passed away just days ago on January 20, 2011 at the age of 84. His work helped lay the foundation for stem...

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Stem Cell Headlines: January 31, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:31:00 +0000

UConn, Yale make key stem cell discovery... UCSF gets $20M gift from Ray and Dagmar Dolby for stem cell center... Foster City woman races to find stem cell donor for cousin with leukemia... BioTime buys out Cell Targeting... Stem cell technology developer Cell Targeting Inc. sold its assets to BioTime Inc. (AMEX:BTX) in a deal worth about $2.3 million. Genomic and Cellular Analysis Workflow Solutions... ReNeuron stroke clinical trial leader to speak at stem cell forum... Plasticell completes £3.5 million financing round... EHSI Takes a Look at Biotech Firm OceanBASIS' Stem Cell Project... Emerging Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (EHSI.PK) is examining the...

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Stem Cell Headlines: January 26, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:00:00 +0000

China initiates 'trailblazing' stem-cell research project... Adult Stem Cells Gone to the Dogs... No, Not That NIH Stem Cell Lawsuit... Hadassah co-sponsors discussion on stem cells... Cellular Dynamics has Manufactured Stem Cells that Differentiate into any Human Cell Type... NeoStem Looking Up on 'Multiple Synergies'... Stem cell-focused NeoStem's (NBS) prospects are looking up. Equity research firm LifeTech Capital announced Tuesday that it has raised its target price for the company by 7% to $4.00, based on NeoStem's recent $20 million acquisition of stem cell storage business Progenitor Cell Therapy. Ethicists' goal to improve research... Animal-Free...

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Stem Cell Headlines: January 24, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:46:00 +0000

UW scientist awarded for stem cell research... Government Electric: Embryonic stem-cells... South Korean firm invests $4M in BioHeart... Bioheart, Inc. (BHRT.OB) has entered into an agreement with AnC Bio Holdings Inc., a South Korean biomedical company, and one of its U.S. agents for a $4 million equity investment. Appeals court dismisses stem cell research suit... Stem cell agency CIRM taps Amgen exec for research and development... New microscopy method opens window on previously unseen cell features... Recommendations issued to counter patent, proprietary barriers to sharing stem cell data... Brainstorm names CEO ahead of ALS stem cell trial on...

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Stem Cell Headlines: January 19, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:31:00 +0000

Hutch gets $4.3 M for stem cell study... The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center center has received a $4.3 million award to study whether a patient’s DNA affects the outcome of a stem cell transplant to treat blood cancers. Does Our DNA Determine How Well We Respond to Stem-Cell Transplantation?... StemCells, Inc. Adds Two Additional Human Cell Detection Antibodies to its Portfolio... StemCells, Inc. (Nasdaq: STEM), a company engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of stem cell therapeutics and related enabling technologies for academia and industry, has launched STEM24™and STEM133™, two new antibody reagents. The reagents have utility for the isolation and detection of a range of...

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Stem Cell Headlines: January 17, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:26:00 +0000

Iowa opens new debate over use of stem cells... Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund receives record applicants... Vets use stem cells to manage pets' pain... Pulled teeth stored for stem cells... INDIA: Limit stem cell use to research, say experts... Stem cell exhibition to broaden debate on the issue... Missouri: Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Registry Drive Is Sunday... INDIA: New therapy to save deformed legs... Stem cell lines show high genetic variation, study finds... U-M Researchers Find Indirect Path to Attack Breast Cancer Stem Cells... Cardiac disease treatments could get help from patient-derived stem cells... Radical...

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Stem Cell Headlines: January 11, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:33:00 +0000

Stem cells could provide unlimited platelet supply... The team, including scientists affiliated with Advanced Cell Technology (ACTC.OB), a biotechnology company working with stem cells, Harvard Medical School, Cha University in Seoul and the University of Illinois, generated platelets on a large scale using human embryonic stem cells. Stem cell breakthrough could end shortage of vital blood cells... ACT joint venture makes platelet progress... AMD research `is very exciting`... New research into a possible therapy for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is "very exciting", according to Dr. Robert Lanza of Advanced Cell Technology. StemCells, Inc. Closes $10 Million...

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Stem Cell Headlines: January 10, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:20:00 +0000

Pluristem Shoots Higher On ‘Buy’ Rating... Pluristem Therapeutics (PSTI), the Israel-based bio-therapeutics firm, is up 13% today after National Securities initiated coverage of the maker of cell therapy products with a “buy” rating. Volume Spike Detected in Shares of Aastrom Biosciences as They Move Higher on 3.7x Above-Average Volume (ASTM)... BioTime’s CEO Michael West to Present Preclinical Data... BioTime, Inc. (BTX) and its subsidiary OrthoCyte Corporation announced today that BioTime’s CEO Dr. Michael West will present at STEM 2011 in Gurgaon, India on January 31, 2011. Penny Stock in Focus; Advanced Cell Technology... IPieirian looking to Gladstone researcher Yamanaka in San...

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Stem Cell Headlines: January 6, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:25:00 +0000

Stem cell transplant helps pug... Stem Cells May Regrow Hair in Bald Men... Genetic abnormalities found in stem cell lines... ThermoGenesis Corp (NASDAQ: KOOL) Posts Large Volume Increase, Hits $3.35... Shares of ThermoGenesis Corp (KOOL) saw unusually high trading volume on Thursday. Approximately 416,987 shares changed hands during mid-day trading. During the most recent quarter, the stock had an average daily volume of 99,846 shares. The stock last traded at $3.35. ThermoGenesis Corp. Files Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3... 6th Annual Wisconsin Stem Cell Symposium... Madison's Cellular Dynamics to present at health care conference... ...

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Stem Cell Headlines: January 4, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:47:00 +0000

FDA approves third human stem cell trial... Advanced Cell Technology (ACTC.OB), which in November won approval to use hES cells to treat a rare form of juvenile blindness called Stargardt's disease, announced on January 3 that it had the go-ahead to use the cells in a trial of adults with a related but far more common condition: age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Human embryonic stem cells may help older people battle blindness... Stem cell fix bandied for balding... Stem cell research may explain male pattern baldness... 3 Active Biotechs: STEM, ACTC, CTIC... StemCells Inc. (STEM), Advanced Cell Technology (ACTC.OB), and Cell Therapeutics Inc. (CTIC) ACTC hits 52-week high...

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Stem Cell Headlines: 12/27 – 12/28

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:10:00 +0000

Legislation seeks to offer affordable storage of stem cells... Biotech Stocks Will be Fueled by Takeovers in 2011... Stem cells therapy has Lexi wagging again... Stem cells in 2020... Adult-Derived Stem Cell Therapy Helps Save Diabetic's Foot... Emerging Healthcare gains use of NASA bioreactor... Emerging Healthcare Solutions Inc. (EHSI.PK) said Tuesday that it had acquired a license to use a NASA-developed technology for its work on stem-cell treatments. You Won't Be the Same Person When You Wake Up Next Year... It turns out that in a couple of parts of the brain, neural stem cells are constantly giving birth to new neurons that travel around and plug into...

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Stem Cell Headlines: December 23, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:34:00 +0000

Time magazine declares NYSCF member as 2010 "Person who Matters" for innovative stem cell research... Ring in 2011 with a stem cell calendar... Need a last minute gift? Try a calendar of stem cell scientists, which will also support the research Advanced Cell Technology's Chief Medical Officer Featured on National Radio Show About Biotech Breakthroughs... ACT seeks orphan drug status in Europe for vision loss treatment... Advanced Cell Technology Inc. (ACTC.OB) has filed in Europe for Orphan Drug Designation for its retinal epithelial (RPE) cells to treat Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy (Stargardt’s Disease), according to a news release today. Advanced Cell Tech -7%...

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Stem Cell Headlines: December 21, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:53:00 +0000

ReNeuron makes progress in stem cell treatment for strokes... ReNeuron shares surge on test results... Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (OTC: ACTC) Shares Soar On Heavy Volume... Advanced Cell Technology (ACTC) and the Critical Comparisons... Advanced Cell Technology (ACTC.OB) has certainly been at the forefront of biomedical stock discussions, especially when it comes to any talk regarding stem cell therapies and the promise that these technologies hold for the future of mankind, not to mention shareholders of the Company. Ex-Athersys janitor accused in $340,000 stock scam... A former custodian with stem cell developer Athersys (ATHX) has been accused by federal prosecutors of running a...

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Macular Degeneration Treatment

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:23:00 +0000

Mark Sandeen: I have been watching and reading everything I can regarding the progress of Stem Cell Therapies, and with 15+ million suffering with AMD, in the US alone, I thought this video was worth passing on... The company with the FDA approval the newscaster refers to is Advanced Cell Technology: Watch the remarkable WPLG News Miami TV story about macular degeneration patient, Barbara Purvis, who has experienced great results after stem cell therapy at the XCell-Center in Dusseldorf, Germany. Have something you’d like to share with the stem cell community? Send an e-mail to StemCellTracker@gmail.com ! var addthis_pub="tylerfl";

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The Stem Cell Stock Index

noreply@blogger.com (Stem Cell Tracker) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 06:59:00 +0000

[UPDATED: 12/23/10] List of Stem Cell Companies (in alphabetical order): Aastrom Biosciences (ASTM) Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Advanced Cell Technology (ACTC.OB) Affymetrix, Inc. (AFFX) Alexion Pharmaceuticals,Inc. (ALXN) American Diversified Holdings Corporation (ADHC.PK) Amgen Inc. (AMGN) Angel Biotechnology Holdings (ABH.L) Ariad Pharmaceuticals (ARIA) Athersys, Inc. (ATHX) AVI Biopharma (AVII) Beckman Coulter Inc. (BEC) Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) Bioheart, Inc. (BHRT.OB) ...

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