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BOTHELL, Wash., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --BioLife Solutions, Inc. (BLFS), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary clinical grade hypothermic storage and cryopreservation freeze media for cells and tissues, and contract aseptic media manufacturer, today announced its participation at the Terrapinn World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress 2013 this week in London.

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Dr. Aby J. Mathew, BioLife's Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, will make a presentation titled "Critical Stability and Biopreservation Considerations for Manufacturing, Storage and Clinical Delivery of Cell and Tissue Products," to the audience of executives and product development managers of commercial regenerative medicine companies. The presentation outlines the risk to clinical and commercial success of cell and tissue products due to stability limitations from the use of non-optimized storage, transport and cryopreservation freeze media. Comparative data illustrating the superior preservation efficacy of BioLife's HypoThermosol storage and shipping media, and CryoStor cryopreservation freeze media will be presented on relevant cell and tissue types.

Mike Rice, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We continue to build traction in the high growth regenerative medicine market, and estimate that more than 65 percent of the presenting companies at this conference have adopted our best in class, clinical grade biopreservation media products. A key value-added service we provide, which directly translates into expanded product adoption, is the high quality consulting our team offers to prospective and current customers. Biopreservation outcomes such as cell and tissue shelf life, viability and recovery can greatly impact commercial potential. The combination of the efficacy and quality of our proprietary platform technology, along with our expert technical consulting services, is now recognized and highly valued in the development and commercialization of regenerative medicine products and therapies."

The regenerative medicine market is expected to grow to more than $35 billion by 2019, according to TriMark Publications' recently published "Regenerative MedicineMarkets" report. BioLife's addressable portion of the market is the demand for reagents used to store, ship and freeze source material and manufactured doses of cell-based products and therapies.

For a list of upcoming events, please visit http://biolifesolutions.com/cell-therapy/category/events/.

About BioLife Solutions

BioLife Solutions develops, manufactures and markets patented hypothermic storage and cryopreservation solutions for cells and tissues. The Company's proprietary HypoThermosol and CryoStor platform of solutions are highly valued in the biobanking, drug discovery, and regenerative medicine markets. BioLife's products are serum-free and protein-free, fully defined, and are formulated to reduce biopreservation-induced cell damage and death. BioLife's enabling technology provides academic and clinical researchers, and commercial companies significant improvements in post-thaw cell, tissue, and organ viability and function. For more information please visit http://www.biolifesolutions.com, and follow BioLife on Twitter.

This news release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include any statements that relate to the intent, belief, plans or expectations of the Company or its management, or that are not a statement of historical fact. Any forward-looking statements in this news release are based on current expectations and beliefs and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Some of the specific factors that could cause BioLife Solutions' actual results to differ materially are discussed in the Company's recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. BioLife Solutions disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release.

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BioLife Solutions Announces Presentation at 8th World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress

BOTHELL, Wash., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --BioLife Solutions, Inc. (BLFS), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary clinical grade hypothermic storage and cryopreservation freeze media for cells and tissues, and contract aseptic media manufacturer, today announced its participation at the Terrapinn World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress 2013 this week in London.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090814/BIOLIFELOGO)

Dr. Aby J. Mathew, BioLife's Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, will make a presentation titled "Critical Stability and Biopreservation Considerations for Manufacturing, Storage and Clinical Delivery of Cell and Tissue Products," to the audience of executives and product development managers of commercial regenerative medicine companies. The presentation outlines the risk to clinical and commercial success of cell and tissue products due to stability limitations from the use of non-optimized storage, transport and cryopreservation freeze media. Comparative data illustrating the superior preservation efficacy of BioLife's HypoThermosol storage and shipping media, and CryoStor cryopreservation freeze media will be presented on relevant cell and tissue types.

Mike Rice, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We continue to build traction in the high growth regenerative medicine market, and estimate that more than 65 percent of the presenting companies at this conference have adopted our best in class, clinical grade biopreservation media products. A key value-added service we provide, which directly translates into expanded product adoption, is the high quality consulting our team offers to prospective and current customers. Biopreservation outcomes such as cell and tissue shelf life, viability and recovery can greatly impact commercial potential. The combination of the efficacy and quality of our proprietary platform technology, along with our expert technical consulting services, is now recognized and highly valued in the development and commercialization of regenerative medicine products and therapies."

The regenerative medicine market is expected to grow to more than $35 billion by 2019, according to TriMark Publications' recently published "Regenerative MedicineMarkets" report. BioLife's addressable portion of the market is the demand for reagents used to store, ship and freeze source material and manufactured doses of cell-based products and therapies.

For a list of upcoming events, please visit http://biolifesolutions.com/cell-therapy/category/events/.

About BioLife Solutions

BioLife Solutions develops, manufactures and markets patented hypothermic storage and cryopreservation solutions for cells and tissues. The Company's proprietary HypoThermosol and CryoStor platform of solutions are highly valued in the biobanking, drug discovery, and regenerative medicine markets. BioLife's products are serum-free and protein-free, fully defined, and are formulated to reduce biopreservation-induced cell damage and death. BioLife's enabling technology provides academic and clinical researchers, and commercial companies significant improvements in post-thaw cell, tissue, and organ viability and function. For more information please visit http://www.biolifesolutions.com, and follow BioLife on Twitter.

This news release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include any statements that relate to the intent, belief, plans or expectations of the Company or its management, or that are not a statement of historical fact. Any forward-looking statements in this news release are based on current expectations and beliefs and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Some of the specific factors that could cause BioLife Solutions' actual results to differ materially are discussed in the Company's recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. BioLife Solutions disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release.

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BioLife Solutions Announces Presentation at 8th World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --The Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR) announced today it is transferring its mission and its assets to the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM).

"Human embryonic stem cell research has grown and evolved to a point where it's time for CAMR to hand off its mission to an organization that can advance policy initiatives to support where the science is now, and where it is headed," said CAMR president Amy Comstock Rick, J.D. "FollowingPresident Obama's March 2009 Executive Orderand subsequentNational Institutes of Health stem cell research guidelines, we've seen the number of human embryonic stem cell research lines on the NIH registry grow from just 21 in 2008 to more than 200 today. The science is strong, and government research funding continues to strengthen the field. The private sector is moving the research forward into patient therapies and treatments, and the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine is absolutely the right organization to shepherd stem cell policy support to the next level."

Founded in 2001 with a mission to protect regenerative medicine and secure federal funding and oversight for human embryonic stem cell research, CAMRhas been the nation's leading bipartisan pro-cures coalition. Comprised of more than 100 nationally recognized patient organizations, universities, scientific societies, and foundations advocating for the advancement of breakthrough research and technologies in the field of medical and health research, CAMR's advocacy and education outreach focused on federal funding and oversight of human embryonic stem cell research and related research fields in which the mission is to develop treatments and cures for individuals with debilitating and life-threatening illnesses and disorders.

"In Washington, D.C., and around the world, researchers and policymakers alike have CAMR leadership and its members to thank for the federal funding guidelines that have helped foster an environment for advances in stem cell research in the past 12 years," said Michael Werner, J.D., executive director of ARM. "We are honored to take on CAMR's mission, meld it with our own, and continue to support the great science that is already contributing to life-giving advances in regenerative medicine."

About the Alliance for Regenerative MedicineThe Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM) is a Washington, DC-based non-profit organization that promotes legislative, regulatory, reimbursement, and financing initiatives necessary to facilitate access to life-giving advances in regenerative medicine. ARM also works to increase public understanding of the field and its potential to transform human healthcare, and provides services to support the growth of its member companies and organizations. Prior to the formation of ARM, there was no advocacy organization operating in Washington, DC to specifically represent the interests of regenerative medicine companies, research institutions, investors, and patient groups supporting more rapid adoption of technologies in our field. To learn more about ARM or to become a member, visit http://www.alliancerm.org.

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CAMR Sean Tipton CAMR Vice President for Communications stipton@asrm-dc.org 202.421.5112 (mobile)

Carol Blymire CAMR Communications Consultant carol@carolblymire.com 301.332.8090 (mobile)

Alliance for Regenerative MedicineMichael Werner Executive Director, Alliance for Regenerative Medicine 202.419.2515 (office)

Michelle Linn, Linnden Communications michelle@linndencom.com 508.362.3087 (office) 774.696.3803 (mobile)

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Coalition For The Advancement Of Medical Research Transfers Mission And Assets To Alliance For Regenerative Medicine

GAITHERSBURG, MD--(Marketwired - May 17, 2013) - Cytomedix, Inc. (OTCQX: CMXI), a regenerative therapies company commercializing and developing innovative platelet and adult stem cell technologies, announced today that Edward Field, the Company's Chief Operating Officer, has been invited to make a presentation on Partnering & Collaboration at the World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress 2013, which will be held May 21-23, 2013 in London, United Kingdom.

Presentation Details

Time: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 @ 11:55am BST (6:55 am EST)

Track Title: Commercialisation through Collaboration: What Does Partnering In This Industry Actually Look Like?

Location: Victoria Park Plaza Hotel, London, UK

During the presentation, Mr. Field will highlight Cytomedix's two collaborations that are advancing clinical stage therapies.The first is a collaboration with the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the Cardiovascular Cell Therapy Research Network (CCTRN) for conduct of the PACE study, an 80 patient, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial designed to look at the safety and efficacy of ALD-301 in peripheral artery disease patients diagnosed with intermittent claudication.This is the first ever randomized clinical trial to look at the benefits of autologous stem cell therapy in this indication.The second collaboration is with Duke University Medical Center, which is conducting a Phase 1 clinical study with ALD-451 in patients that have been treated for glioblastomas, which is the most aggressive form of brain cancer.This open-label study is designed to enroll up to 12 patients and is intended to demonstrate the safety and feasibility of ALD-451 when administered intravenously in patients with grade IV malignant glioma following surgery, radiation therapy and treatment with temozolomide.

About the World Stem Cells Regenerative Medicine Congress 2013The World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress 2013 is Europe's largest and most senior conference for the stem cell research and regenerative medicine community.It is now in its 8th year. Topics covered will include streamlining clinical development, commercialising a stem cell-based therapy and exploiting alternative sources of funding. For more information please visit: http://www.terrapinn.com/2013/stemcells/index.stm.

About Cytomedix, Inc. Cytomedix, Inc. is a fully integrated regenerative medicine company commercializing and developing innovative platelet and adult stem cell separation products that enhance the body's natural healing processes. The Company's advanced autologous technologies offer clinicians a new treatment paradigm for wound and tissue repair. The Company's patient-derived PRP systems are marketed by Cytomedix in the U.S. and distributed internationally. Our commercial products include the AutoloGel System, cleared by the FDA for wound care and the Angel Whole Blood Separation System. The Company is developing novel regenerative therapies using our proprietary ALDH Bright Cell ("ALDH") technology to isolate a unique, biologically active population of a patient's own stem cells. A Phase 2 trial evaluating the use of ALDHbr for the treatment of ischemic stroke is underway. For additional information please visit http://www.cytomedix.com.

Safe Harbor Statement - Statements contained in this press release not relating to historical facts are forward-looking statements that are intended to fall within the safe harbor rule for such statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The information contained in the forward-looking statements is inherently uncertain, and Cytomedix' actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors, many of which are beyond Cytomedix' ability to predict or control, including among many others, risks and uncertainties related to the Company's ability to successfully execute its Angel and AutoloGel sales strategies, to achieve AutoloGel expected reimbursement rates in 2013, to meet its stroke trial enrollment rates, the Company's ability to successfully integrate the Aldagen acquisition, the Company's ability to expand patient populations as contemplated, its ability to provide Medicare patients with access as expected, the Company's expectations of favorable future dialogue with potential strategic partners, and its ability to successfully manage contemplated clinical trials, to manage and address the capital needs, human resource, management, compliance and other challenges of a larger, more complex and integrated business enterprise, viability and effectiveness of the Company's sales approach and overall marketing strategies, commercial success or acceptance by the medical community, competitive responses, the Company's ability to raise additional capital and to continue as a going concern, and Cytomedix's ability to execute on its strategy to market the AutoloGel System as contemplated. To the extent that any statements made here are not historical, these statements are essentially forward-looking. The Company uses words and phrases such as "believes," "forecasted," "projects," "is expected," "remain confident," "will" and/or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements in this press release. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events to differ from the forward-looking statements. More information about some of these risks and uncertainties may be found in the reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Cytomedix, Inc. Cytomedix operates in a highly competitive and rapidly changing business and regulatory environment, thus new or unforeseen risks may arise. Accordingly, investors should not place any reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Except as is expressly required by the federal securities laws, Cytomedix undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances or future events or for any other reason. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2012, as amended to date, and other subsequent filings. These filings are available at http://www.sec.gov.

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Cytomedix to Present at the World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress 2013

GAITHERSBURG, MD--(Marketwired - May 17, 2013) - Cytomedix, Inc. (OTCQX: CMXI), a regenerative therapies company commercializing and developing innovative platelet and adult stem cell technologies, announced today that Edward Field, the Company's Chief Operating Officer, has been invited to make a presentation on Partnering & Collaboration at the World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress 2013, which will be held May 21-23, 2013 in London, United Kingdom.

Presentation Details

Time: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 @ 11:55am BST (6:55 am EST)

Track Title: Commercialisation through Collaboration: What Does Partnering In This Industry Actually Look Like?

Location: Victoria Park Plaza Hotel, London, UK

During the presentation, Mr. Field will highlight Cytomedix's two collaborations that are advancing clinical stage therapies.The first is a collaboration with the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the Cardiovascular Cell Therapy Research Network (CCTRN) for conduct of the PACE study, an 80 patient, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial designed to look at the safety and efficacy of ALD-301 in peripheral artery disease patients diagnosed with intermittent claudication.This is the first ever randomized clinical trial to look at the benefits of autologous stem cell therapy in this indication.The second collaboration is with Duke University Medical Center, which is conducting a Phase 1 clinical study with ALD-451 in patients that have been treated for glioblastomas, which is the most aggressive form of brain cancer.This open-label study is designed to enroll up to 12 patients and is intended to demonstrate the safety and feasibility of ALD-451 when administered intravenously in patients with grade IV malignant glioma following surgery, radiation therapy and treatment with temozolomide.

About the World Stem Cells Regenerative Medicine Congress 2013The World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress 2013 is Europe's largest and most senior conference for the stem cell research and regenerative medicine community.It is now in its 8th year. Topics covered will include streamlining clinical development, commercialising a stem cell-based therapy and exploiting alternative sources of funding. For more information please visit: http://www.terrapinn.com/2013/stemcells/index.stm.

About Cytomedix, Inc. Cytomedix, Inc. is a fully integrated regenerative medicine company commercializing and developing innovative platelet and adult stem cell separation products that enhance the body's natural healing processes. The Company's advanced autologous technologies offer clinicians a new treatment paradigm for wound and tissue repair. The Company's patient-derived PRP systems are marketed by Cytomedix in the U.S. and distributed internationally. Our commercial products include the AutoloGel System, cleared by the FDA for wound care and the Angel Whole Blood Separation System. The Company is developing novel regenerative therapies using our proprietary ALDH Bright Cell ("ALDH") technology to isolate a unique, biologically active population of a patient's own stem cells. A Phase 2 trial evaluating the use of ALDHbr for the treatment of ischemic stroke is underway. For additional information please visit http://www.cytomedix.com.

Safe Harbor Statement - Statements contained in this press release not relating to historical facts are forward-looking statements that are intended to fall within the safe harbor rule for such statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The information contained in the forward-looking statements is inherently uncertain, and Cytomedix' actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors, many of which are beyond Cytomedix' ability to predict or control, including among many others, risks and uncertainties related to the Company's ability to successfully execute its Angel and AutoloGel sales strategies, to achieve AutoloGel expected reimbursement rates in 2013, to meet its stroke trial enrollment rates, the Company's ability to successfully integrate the Aldagen acquisition, the Company's ability to expand patient populations as contemplated, its ability to provide Medicare patients with access as expected, the Company's expectations of favorable future dialogue with potential strategic partners, and its ability to successfully manage contemplated clinical trials, to manage and address the capital needs, human resource, management, compliance and other challenges of a larger, more complex and integrated business enterprise, viability and effectiveness of the Company's sales approach and overall marketing strategies, commercial success or acceptance by the medical community, competitive responses, the Company's ability to raise additional capital and to continue as a going concern, and Cytomedix's ability to execute on its strategy to market the AutoloGel System as contemplated. To the extent that any statements made here are not historical, these statements are essentially forward-looking. The Company uses words and phrases such as "believes," "forecasted," "projects," "is expected," "remain confident," "will" and/or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements in this press release. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events to differ from the forward-looking statements. More information about some of these risks and uncertainties may be found in the reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Cytomedix, Inc. Cytomedix operates in a highly competitive and rapidly changing business and regulatory environment, thus new or unforeseen risks may arise. Accordingly, investors should not place any reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Except as is expressly required by the federal securities laws, Cytomedix undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances or future events or for any other reason. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2012, as amended to date, and other subsequent filings. These filings are available at http://www.sec.gov.

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Neuromics and Vitro Biopharma Expand Collaboration to Target Drug Discovery and Regenerative Medicine Markets

Golden, Colorado - Vitro Diagnostics, Inc. (VODG), dba Vitro Biopharma, announced expansion of its distribution agreement with Neuromics to include targeted sales to select markets in drug discovery & regenerative medicine. Early stages of drug development rely on in-vitro assays to identify effective new drugs and these assays are based on cellular systems. Vitro Biopharmas proprietary stem cell technology allows cost-effective manufacturing of stem cell-derived human cells and multi-cellular constructs that reflect the human in-vivo environment. We have recently developed stem cell-derived cartilage and bone producing cells called chondrocytes and osteoblasts together with various media formulations. We are now offering cells, media and custom services including genetically-engineered cells, to the biopharmaceutical industry specifically focused on drug discovery, development and toxicology for osteoporosis, Pagets disease, osteogenesis imperfecta, bone regeneration & accelerated healing of bone fractures.

This advancement allows us to now combine the distribution channels and sales/marketing expertise of Neuromics with Vitro Biopharmas proprietary technology and manufacturing to target additional markets beyond those presently being pursued in research and clinical development. In addition to markets in drug discovery, we are also pursuing select opportunities within regenerative medicine initially related to expanded use of our high performance and highly competitive MSC-Gro clinical grade media in the expansion of MSCs prior to therapeutic use. Vitro Biopharma is also developing novel stem cell-based products targeting regenerative medicine applications in animals including horses and dogs initially targeting treatment of articular injury, diseases and age-related degeneration.

Pete Shuster, the CEO of Neuromics said, Vitro Biopharmas products have performed well in the hands of our customers. We have years of experience providing primary and progenitor cells to basic and drug discovery researchers and know the importance of having best in class products and services for growing my business.

We now have the opportunity to expand into serving drug discovery for diseases that will need more cost effective treatments with our aging populations. Regenerative therapies using stem cells could prove to the silver bullet. We are working hard to everyday to make this possible

Dr Jim Musick, Vitro Biopharmas CEO, said, We are very pleased to announce our expanded relationship with Neuromics, Inc who has assisted us considerably to expand revenue generated from our products. Our new initiative is fueled by our development of stem-cell derived, differentiated cells including bone/cartilage producing osteoblasts and chondrocytes together with related media products to support use of these cellular systems in the discovery of new drugs for treatment of muscular skeletal diseases such as osteoporosis. While there are several existing drugs for use in treatment of osteoporosis there is a need for new, more effective and safer drugs especially targeting anabolic processes that promote bone generation. Our stem-cell derived human osteoblasts are ideally-suited for use in discovery of new drugs to promote osteoblast function and age-related diminished osteoblast function is a key factor in the generation of osteoporosis. Vitro Biopharma also owns proprietary technology that expands differentiation capacity of adult stem cells to pluripotent levels thus enabling us to expand our offerings of human stem cell derived cellular systems for drug discovery/development applications.

About Neuromics, Inc Neuromics (http://www.neuromics.com), located in Minneapolis, MN, is a privately-held, profitable and growing bio-reagents company. The company was initially built by supplying bio-markers to Neuroscience Researchers. Today, Neuromics provides a range of solutions that include markers, growth factors, gene expression analysis tools, apoptosis detection kits, primary cells and related media. These solutions are increasingly being used in combinations by customers to help accelerate or improve the process of drug discovery. Through the expanded association with Vitro Biopharma, the reagents offered by Neuromics for drug discovery will enhance the capabilities to serve this market sector.

About Vitro Biopharma Vitro Diagnostics, Inc. dba Vitro Biopharma (OTCQB: VODG; http://www.vitrobiopharma.com), owns US patents for production of FSH, immortalization of pituitary cells, and a cell line that produces beta islets for use in treatment of diabetes. In 2011, Vitro Biopharma out-licensed its intellectual property related to treatment of infertility to Dr. James Posillico, a renowned expert in Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Vitro Biopharma also owns a pending US patent for generation of pluripotent stem cells and an additional pending patent for methods of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) generation and related materials. Vitro Biopharmas mission is Harnessing the Power of Cells for the advancement of regenerative medicine to its full potential. Vitro Biopharma operates within a modern biotechnology manufacturing, R&D and corporate facility in Golden, Colorado. Vitro Biopharma manufactures and sells Tools for Stem Cell and Drug Development, including human mesenchymal stem cells and derivatives, the MSC-Gro Brand of optimized media for MSC self-renewal and lineage-specific differentiation. In addition to our FSH patent licensee, Vitro Biopharma maintains several strategic partnerships including an alliance with Neuromics, Inc. (www.neuromics.com). Neuromics, Inc. is a primary distributor of Vitro Biopharma products and a well established manufacturer and distributor of a large variety of life science research products especially focused on cell-based assay systems We jointly manufacture stem cell assay systems with HemoGenix, Inc. (http://www.hemogenix.com/), known as the LUMENESC quantitative assay for determination of MSC quality, potency and response to toxic agents. Vitro Biopharma has an agreement with Stemgenesis, Inc. (http://www.stemgenesisinc.com) for distribution of its stem cell products into select Chinese provinces. Also, Vitro Biopharmas CEO is a consultant on an NSF grant at the City College of New York to advise Dr. Lane Gilcrest, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, and his colleagues regarding the development of novel extracellular materials for use in self-renewal and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells.

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CONTACT: Dr. James Musick Chief Executive Officer Vitro Biopharma (303) 999-2130 Ext. 3 E-mail: jim@vitrobiopharma.com

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Chennai, May 6: In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, the Tamil Nadu government would introduce 'regenerative medicine' in veterinary care and would set up a research centre capitalising on stem cells.

Making a statement in the Assembly, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa said the government would set up a 'Stem Cell Research Centre' at Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University at a cost of Rs 6.46 crore.

"The government has decided to set up the Stem Cell Research Centre at TANUVAS considering the benefits the Stem Cell Research will bring to human health in the future", she said.

TANUVAS was already collaborating with Michigan State University, Virginia - Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and Wakeforest Institute of Regenerative Medicine in stem cell research, she said.

Regenerative medicine is the process of replacing stem cells to restore or establish normal function in human beings and animals.

Stem cells are sourced from bone marrow, placenta and fat tissue in animals and human beings are used in regenerative medicine.

The government has allocated Rs 8.81 crore for installing 53 ultra sound scan units in veterinary hospitals across the state.

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The meeting “Commercialization of Your Regenerative Medicine Research: Lessons from Spin Out Successes” was hosted by the Oxbridge Biotech Roundtable (OBR) (Oxford, UK) at the University of Oxford in February, 2013, and attracted a multi-stakeholder audience spanning academia and industry. 


The event featured case studies from Gregg Sando, CEO, Cell Medica (London, UK), John Sinden, CSO, Reneuron (Guilford, UK), and Paul Kemp, CEO and CSO, Intercytex (Manchester, UK). 


OBR is a student-led initiative with over 7000 members across eight different UK and US locations with a mission to foster a conversation about the healthcare and life sciences industry. 


Anna French and David A. Brindley, along with some of my assistance, captured and have now published the main themes of the meeting and the major questions facing the regenerative medicine industry and its rapidly emerging subsets of cellular and gene therapies. 


Notably, we discuss the compatibility of regenerative therapies to the existing healthcare infrastructure, biomanufacturing challenges (including scalability and comparability), and the amenability of regenerative therapies to existing reimbursement and investment models. Furthermore, we reiterate key words of advice from seasoned industry leaders intended to accelerate the translation path from lab bench to the marketplace.


To read the review see: Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine: Learning from Spin-Outs


Anna French, R. Lee Buckler, and David A. Brindley. Rejuvenation Research. April 2013, 16(2): 164-170. doi:10.1089/rej.2013.1423.

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Free Webinar on the Use of Regenerative Medicine to Treat Orthopedic Injuries in Dogs

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) April 25, 2013

In this free, 40-minute webinar, Dr. Canapp discusses the recent progress in the use of regenerative medicine to treat orthopedic injuries in dogs and also identifies areas where further research is needed. Designed for both lay and scientific audiences, Dr. Canapp explains the different types of therapy that fall under the category of regenerative medicine, while presenting the stories of three canine clients whose lives were drastically improved through this exciting and innovative treatment.

Regenerative medicine has extraordinary potential to change the way we treat both acute injury and chronic disease in dogs. Early evidence shows these techniques have real promise in helping canine patients recover from injury. Our job as a foundation is to fund research that will provide owners and veterinarians with solid evidence-based medicine, said Dr. Shila Nordone, CHF Chief Scientific Officer. We are pleased to partner with Dr. Canapp to share the emerging technology available to dog lovers throughout the world, and we look forward to a long-term research partnership with Dr. Canapp and collaborators to firmly establish best practices with regenerative medicine technology.

For the two week period following the release of the webinar, CHF will be compiling viewer questions which will be answered by Dr. Canapp and posted to the website.

In 2012, CHF established the Canine Athlete Initiative (CAI) which focuses on the health needs of active dogs. The CAI fund provides grants for cutting-edge research into orthopedic concerns, proper nutrition and conditioning to achieve maximum performance while preventing injury, and innovative rehabilitation techniques. Through the CAI, the foundation also educates the public on the joys of participating in canine athletic events, as well as the value of preventive examinations and optimal nutrition to keep all dogs at the top of their game.

Dr. Canapp completed a combined DVM and Masters of Clinical Science in Surgery at Kansas State University. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and is certified in Canine Rehabilitation, stem cell therapy and tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy or TPLO surgery. To date, he has performed more than 2000 TPLO procedures to stabilize the stifle joint after ruptures of the cranial cruciate ligament. Dr. Canapp has been named a charter Diplomate in the newly recognized American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR).

CHF HealthE-Barks webinars are released several times each year and feature key opinion leaders in various fields of canine health. To download the free webinar Regenerative Medicine for Canine Orthopedic Conditions, visit http://www.akcchf.org/webinars, or to make a donation to support this and other canine health research, visit http://www.akcchf.org/donate.

CHF is a non-profit organization dedicated to funding research to prevent, treat and cure canine disease. Like CHF on Facebook, follow CHF on Twitter @CanineHealthFnd, or connect with CHF on LinkedIn.

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Expectation toward regenerative medicine and stem cell research represented by iPS cells is ever growing, not only for clinical application but also as tools to make drug development/discovery more effective and efficient. Especially in Japan, home of the Novel prize winner Dr. Yamanaka, the market is moving very actively, gaining support in many aspects such as government subsidies, legislation, launch of research centers and so on.

At BIOtech 2013 Japan (Asia's LARGEST bio event taking place in Tokyo from May 8 to 10), there will be an increased number of presentations, research achievements and technologies/products related to iPS Cell Research / Regenerative Medicine showcased. Why not visit BIOtech 2013 Japan and explore the forefront of the hottest field?

The foremost authority of stem cell research addresses the future potential of iPS Cells (CONFERENCE) At the Conference, the latest development on iPS Cells and Regenerative Medicine will be addressed as one of the main features. No.1 popular session at the moment is Special Session-3 spoken by the foremost authority of stem cell research, Dr. Hiro Nakauchi (Professor and Director, Center of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, The Institute of Medical Science of The University of Tokyo). In addition to his presentation "iPS Technology and its Potential for Future Medicine", Dr. Sawa (Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine) will disclose newly-developed cell sheet technology and its application for complete regeneration of severely-damaged myocardium. There will be more sessions featuring regenerative medicine and stem cell research, such as Special Session-5 addressing the great challenge of regenerative medicine - 3-D Tissue Engineering, Special Session-9 addressing the theme from a different approach - materials and manufacturing technologies required for further development of regenerative medicine, and many more. >>Full program & application (FREE admission with Member Registration)

The latest research achievements by Japanese academics (PARTNERING) BIOtech 2013 Japan will also be a prime opportunity to explore the latest academic research achievements and find partners from about 200 Japanese academic presenters, who participate in Partnering at BIOtech 2013 Japan through online "Bio Partnering System". There will be an increased number of platform technologies/seeds related to iPS Cells / Regenerative Medicine presented this year. (See below for excerpts) -Screening for compounds using hiPS cells and a chemically defined serum-free culture (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION, Dr. Masaki Kinehara) -Cancer Stem Cell Model Developed From iPS Cells (OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY, Dr. Masaharu Seno) -Production of virus-free iPS cells by a novel cell penetrating peptide (NATIONAL CENTER FOR GLOBAL HEALTH AND MEDICINE, Dr. Yukihito Ishizaka) -Development of the biological pacemaker derived from pluripotent stem cells (TOTTORI UNIVERSITY, Dr. Yasuaki Shirayoshi) -Cytometry using antibody arrays for the quality control of stem cells (HIROSHIMA UNIVERSITY, Dr. Koichi Kato)

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Products/services supporting iPS Cell Research (EXHIBITION) Many companies considering the growth of the iPS market as a huge opportunity, there's a notable increase in exhibits for/applied to iPS cell research at BIOtech 2013 Japan. >>Exhibitors with products/services for iPS/ES Cells Research Why not find the latest products/technologies at Asia's largest product/technology showcase, where 600 exhibitors gather from around the world? (expected) >>Search exhibitors on e-Guidebook

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Explore the Forefront of iPS Cell Research / Regenerative Medicine at Asia's Largest Bio Event, BIOtech 2013 Japan