Science Center Hosts Seminar on Scottish Advances in Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research October 23.

Panel Includes Leaders from the Roslin Institute, the Creator of Dolly the Sheep, the Scottish Stem Cell Network, and the Scottish Centre for Genomic Technology and Informatics 

PHILADELPHIA -- The Science Center, the leading venture ecosystem for life sciences and biotechnology companies, will host a forum, eIuOverview of Scottish Advances in Regenerative Medicine,eIN featuring a presentation on the decision by Roslin Cells to develop and distribute human embryo cells for research. The program, part of the Science CentereIUs eIuLate Lunch for Hungry MindseIN series, will take place October 23, 2:30-4:30 p.m. EST at 3701 Market St, 3rd floor.

Dr. Paul De Sousa, senior research fellow at the Centre for Regenerative Medicine and the founder and chief scientific officer of Roslin Cells, will discuss the provision of research- and therapeutic-grade human embryo cells for regenerative medicine and advances in underpinning embryo technology. Roslin Cells, a not-for-profit company established by the Roslin Institute, creator of the worldeIUs first cloned mammal, last month announced it will develop and sell human stem cells for drug and medical research.

Dr. Marilyn Robertson, executive director of the Scottish Stem Cell Network, will discuss the work of the Network, which enables advances in stem cell biology to be rapidly translated to deliver new treatments for degenerative diseases. Deborah Spencer, business development manager, Scottish Center for Genomic Technology and Informatics, will provide an overview of ScotlandeIUs life sciences community.

eIuThe Science Center is very pleased to host Roslin Cells for this briefing on the innovation that is happening in ScotlandeIN said Pradip Banerjee, president and chief executive officer of the Science Center. eIuWe hope that this event will be the first of many partnerships with promising Scottish biotechnology organizations, following our strategy to bring international and U.S. based biotech companies together to power global commercialization.eIN

The Science CentereIUs eIuLunch for Hungry MindseIN series brings together life science industry researchers, entrepreneurs, and business professionals, encouraging productive interaction between our life science companies and prominent scientists. The series is part of Science CentereIUs Knowledge and Information Exchange program for member companies. The public may register for the program at http://www.sciencecenter.org/new_events.asp

The workshop is hosted by the Science Center, and is sponsored by the Scottish Development International, the main economic development agency for Scotland, and the Edinburgh Science Triangle, an alliance of seven science and technology parks. The program is made possible by a grant from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Dept. of Commerce.

The Science Center (www.ScienceCenter.org) is a total eIuVenture ecosystemeIN that forms and funds early-stage life science and technology companies, accelerates their commercialization and provides the infrastructure and community they need to flourish. It offers specialized wet and dry laboratory facilities, turn-key management services, a $10 million Venture fund and an experienced real estate management team. Situated on 1.7 million sq. ft. of real estate on Market Street, adjacent to all of PhiladelphiaeIUs major universities and medical research institutions, Science Center is positioned in a unique vantage point for creating powerful companies by bringing together strong science and scientists, entrepreneurs, managers, grants and investment capital. Science Center is an attractive eIusoft landingeIN place for international companies to launch their US businesses, and is a powerful economic engine for the regional economy. Since 2002, companies started at Science Center have attracted more than $300 million in additional private investments.

Scottish Development International (SDI) is jointly operated by the Scottish Executive and Scottish Enterprise, the main economic development agency for Scotland. SDI has offices in the UK, mainland Europe, North America and Asia.www.sdi.com.

Edinburgh Science Triangle is an alliance of seven science and technology parks in Scotland, which combine to create a world-class scientific cluster. With over 100 tenants iteIUs been the home to a series of firsts including the first cloned mammal, Dolly the sheep at Roslin and the first British scientist granted a license to develop human embryonic stem celllines. www.edinburghsciencetriangle.com

Roslin Cells was established in 2006 to build on the expertise and resources which Roslin Institute has developed in recent years for the derivation of new human embryonic stem cell (hESC) lines. The Company is collaborating with the University of Edinburgh, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service and Scottish Enterprise Edinburgh and Lothians to develop operating protocols and resources so that it attains GMP status. The objects of the Company are to support the development of stem cell technologies in Scotland, in particular to support the proposed Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine and if possible the provision of hESC lines for clinical use.