Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine
| Industry | Medical research |
|---|---|
| Founded | Cleveland, Ohio, United States (2003) |
| Founder | Case Western University, Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Athersys, Inc., The Ohio State University, Ohio Third Frontier |
| Headquarters | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
Area served | North America |
| Website | http://thestemcellcenter.org/ |
The Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (CSCRM) is a medical research institution specializing in stem cell and other cell therapy research and treatments, located in Cleveland, Ohio. They specialize in basic and clinical research programs, biomedical and tissue engineering programs, and the development and administration of new therapies to patients.
History
The CSCRM was founded in 2003 through funding by the state of Ohio. Its parent institution is the National Center for Regenerative Medicine. They have received over $33 million in funding from the state of Ohio since their inception. As of 2009, they had conducted over 50 clinical trials, treated over 300 patients, spun off four companies, and raised $235 in venture capital.[1]
Stem cell bank
The center possesses a wide variety of stem cells, including ASC, CSC, CTP, ESC, HSC, HB1, iPS, MSC, MAPC, NSC, SKMB and UCB.[2]
References
- ↑ "Cleveland Quietly Becoming", Cleveland-Plain Dealer, Retrieved September 21, 2009.
- ↑ "About" Archived September 1, 2009, at the Wayback Machine., CSCRM, Retrieved September 21, 2009.