Explore the forefront of iPS Cell Research / Regenerative Medicine at BIOtech 2013 Japan

Explore the forefront of iPS Cell Research / Regenerative Medicine
at Asia's largest bio event, BIOtech 2013 Japan

<PARTNERING> <CONFERENCE> <EXHIBITION>

(Tokyo, April 22nd) -- Global market scale of regenerative medicine is expected to reach more than USD 4 billion in 2020 (according to SEED PLANNING). 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. Also the industry sector is paying close attention to the market, many companies from various industries entering it.

At BIOtech 2013 Japan (Asia’s LARGEST bio event taking place in Tokyo from May 8 th to 10th), 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 will address 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 of 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 of Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine will disclose newly-developed cell sheet technology and its application for complete regeneration of severely-damaged myocardium. (“A Promising Strategy of Myocardial Regeneration for Severely Damaged Myocardium”)

Special Session-5 will address the great challenge of regenerative medicine, 3-D Tissue Engineering. (“Realization of Cartilage Regeneration by Cell Sheets Accelerating Joint Treatment” / “Making Hearts: Challenges of Functional 3-D Tissue & Organ Engineering”)

Special Session-9 will address the theme from a different approach, materials and manufacturing technologies critical for further development of regenerative medicine. (“Frontier of Medicine-engineering Synergetic Cooperation in Regenerative Medicine -Engineering Approaches to Further Medical Development-”)

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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 Japanese academics. Through online “Bio Partnering System”, about 200 academic presenters participate in Partnering at BIOtech 2013 Japan.

Japanese academia is well known for being rich in bio/pharma-related platform technologies/seeds and there will be increased number of presentations on iPS Cells / Regenerative Medicine at BIOtech 2013 Japan. The followings are excerpts from the research themes related to iPS Cells / Regenerative Medicine.

Presentation Theme	Presenter
Screening for compounds using hiPS cells and a chemically defined serum-free culture >>details	NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION /Dr. Masaki Kinehara
Cancer Stem Cell Model Developed From iPS Cells >>details	OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY /Dr. Masaharu Seno
Production of virus-free iPS cells by a novel cell penetrating peptide >>details	NATIONAL CENTER FOR GLOBAL HEALTH AND MEDICINE /Dr. Yukihito Ishizaka
Discovery of a Gene Responsible for Ligament Development >>details	KURUME UNIVERSITY /Dr. Michiyo Tsuru
Development of the biological pacemaker derived from pluripotent stem cells >>details	TOTTORI UNIVERSITY /Dr. Yasuaki Shirayoshi
Cytometry using antibody arrays for the quality control of stem cells >>details	HIROSHIMA UNIVERSITY /Dr. Koichi Kato
Generation of Three-Dimensional Cartilage from Human Progenitors by Mimicking Organogenesis >>details	YOKOHAMA CITY UNIVERSITY /Mr. Takanori Takebe
Autologous artificial cornea grown autonomically in recipient's body >>details	NIHON UNIVERSITY /Dr. Naoaki Takiyama
Adhesion technology -Development of artificial tendon formation technique by collagen fibril- >>details	TOKAI UNIVERSITY /Dr. Toru Kuzumaki
Preparation of highly cell-compatible biomaterials based on fish-scale collagen >>details	TOKYO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY /Dr. Toshiyuki Ikoma
Laminin Active Peptide-Polysaccharide matrices as a Synthetic Basement Membrane >>details	TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF PHARMACY AND LIFE SCIENCES/Dr. Motoyoshi Nomizu
Dedifferentiated fat (DFAT) cells as a new cell source for cell-based therapy >>details	NIHON UNIVERSITY /Dr. Taro Matsumoto

 

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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

Being Asia’s largest product/technology showcase, BIOtech 2013 Japan gathers leading companies from around the world. (Exhibitors List: 600 exhibitors expected)

Why not visit BIOtech 2013 Japan, see & touch the latest products and find partners?

<Excerpt from BIOtech 2013 Japan exhibitors>

Automatic Cell Processing Technology KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES – “AutoCulture” Using clean robot, it completely automated cell culture operation of adherent cell. It can culture a wide variety of cells including iPS cells, continuously 24 hours x 365 days with stable quality. A maximum of 29 kinds of cells can be operated by appointing protocol and medium in the system.

[NEW!] Ultrafast Live Cell Imaging BROOKS JAPAN – “Celigo cell cytometer” It analyzes cells right where they grow in well plates and T-flasks, providing significant advantages over conventional methods. Its outstanding performance is largely due to its unique optical pathway, which employs a large F-theta lens and galvanometer mirrors to rapidly scan large areas.

[Prototype] Cell fusion/acquisition equipment by laser STEC – “Automatic Cell Acquisition Equipment” In the advanced treatment and bio research field, high efficient and noninvasive cell fusion/acquisition equipment are being desired. Our equipment is a trial equipment to heighten the efficiency of cell fusion and acquisition by laser irradiation to cell on micro array spot.

[NEW!] Just 5 minutes to complete sampling! DASTECH – “Bio Cell Slicing System” We succeeded in developing a technology to sample living tissue cells from a biological sample. It enables you to extract raw cells in vivo maintaining the state of a biological sample.

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Visit BIOtech 2013 Japan! Coming soon: May 8th-10th in Tokyo
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