StemCells Inc. Corp Sheet
Related News: Stem Cell CompaniesStemCells Inc., founded by Irving L. Weissman, M.D., Fred Gage, Ph.D., and David Anderson, Ph.D. currently have active research and development programs in three areas:
- The Neural Cell Program is investigating therapies to treat a variety of disorders such as Parkinsons disease, Huntingtons Disease, Alzheimers disease, Epilepsy, ALS, Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis.
- The Liver Stem Cell Program seeks to repopulate and repair liver that has been damaged or destroyed as a result of disease or injury. The program is focused on the identification of stem cells that can restore liver function.
- The Pancreatic Cell Program is directed at isolating and characterizing pancreatic islet stem cells, which may be useful for
treating Type I or juvenile-onset diabetes.
StemCells Inc's Vision
To alter the practice of medicine by using stem cell technology for the repair and replacement of vital tissues within the body.
StemCells Inc's Mission
To become the leader in stem cell based treatments of diseases characterized by damage to or degeneration of the central nervous system (CNS), liver, pancreas and other tissue.
Posted on January 18, 2005 03:14 PM