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Top Moments from “Fantastic Friday” at the World Stem Cell Summit (Day 2)

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“Speed Dating” for Investors, De-extinction, and New Business Initiatives

Today was another incredible day a the World Stem Cell Summit (#WSCS15). Because of the jam-packed scheduled that runs from 7:15am breakfast networking through to an evening social, it is affectionately called “Fantastic Friday.” The day launched with speakers such as Dr. Joshua Hare and Dr. Tatsuya Shimizu discussing how mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can be used to repair and regenerate the human heart, either by directly stimulating the micro-environment or by stimulating the activity of muscle stem cells. Shortly thereafter, talks expanded to focus on other stem cell types, including induced pluripotent stem cells (iPCSs), which were explored in greater detail during a lunch-time “Japan Symposium” that featured presenters from FUJIFILM Corporation, Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Cyfuse Biomedical, and Kyoto University. [Read more…]

Leveraging Access to New FUJIFILM Resources, Cellular Dynamics Considers Expansion

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This week, I corresponded as a media expert on stem cells for Xconomy.com, a leading news channel focused on today’s high-tech economy.

The discussion point was how life has changed at Cellular Dynamics International (CDI) following the buy-out by FUJIFILM Holdings for $307 million in March 2015 and directions that CDI might take now that it has access to a new pool of resources.

The acquisition by FUJIFILM Holdings certainly brings with it advantages, including access to high-volume production and engineering technology, as well as strong financial reserves. The partnership also allows  CDI access to the patents and technologies held by a plethora of other companies owned by its new multinational parent company.  [Read more…]

FUJIFILM Acquires Cellular Dynamics International (CDI)

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CDI / FUJIFILMTOKYO and MADISON, Wis., March 30, 2015 — FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) (“Fujifilm”) and Cellular Dynamics International, Inc. (CEO: Robert Palay) (“CDI”), a leading developer and manufacturer of fully functioning human cells in industrial quantities, announced that the two companies have entered into a agreement whereby Fujifilm will acquire CDI via an all-cash tender offer to be followed by a second step merger. [Read more…]

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