MADISON, WIS, September 28, 2016 – Cellular Dynamics International, Inc. (CDI), a FUJIFILM company and the leading developer and manufacturer of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) products, today announced a new venture, named Opsis Therapeutics. Formed on July 31, Opsis Therapeutics is focused on discovering and developing novel medicines to treat patients suffering from retinal diseases. [Read more…]
Cellular Dynamics to Realign Business Units to Better Serve Therapeutic and Life Science Customers
(MADISON, Wis.) Cellular Dynamics International, Inc. (CDI), a FUJIFILM company, today announced that effective September 1, 2016 the company operations will be divided into two equally important business units. Emile Nuwaysir, PhD, President and Chief Operating Officer of CDI, will lead the Therapeutics Business Unit. The Life Science business unit will be led by Dr. Bruce Novich, Executive Vice President and General Manager. Dr. Novich is also the Division President, FUJIFILM North America Corporation Corporate New Business Development Division. [Read more…]
FUJIFILM Expands Its Reign in Regenerative Medicine
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Cynata and FUJIFILM Sign Non-binding Development and Commercialisation Term Sheet
Melbourne, Australia; 5 September 2016 — Australian stem cell and regenerative medicine company, Cynata Therapeutics Limited (ASX: CYP), announced the execution of a term sheet with FUJIFILM Corporation of Japan for the development and commercialisation of certain Cynata technology, including Cynata’s lead induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) derived therapeutic mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) product, CYP-001. Pursuant to the term sheet, the parties will work together to seek to finalise a definitive agreement. If the parties enter into a definitive agreement, Cynata expects it to be finalised in the fourth quarter of 2016. [Read more…]
Dominance of Cellular Dynamics International (CDI) within iPSC Marketplace
Cellular Dynamics International (CDI), a FUJIFILM company, is the largest provider of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) products worldwide. iPSCs are a type of laboratory made stem cell that has significant potential for use within regenerative medicine.
Theoretically, iPSCs have the potential to treat a wide range of diseases, including diabetes, heart diseases, autoimmune diseases, neural decline and more. iPSCs are also being widely implemented for use in drug development and discovery, as well as toxicology screening and personalized medicine.
In this article:
- Life Science Business Unit
- iPSC Market Competitors
- Cellular Dynamics International, Owned by Fujifilm Holdings
- Cellular Dynamics and Shinya Yamanaka
- Cellular Dynamics International Product Licenses
- An Important Player in Stem Cell Research and Therapy
- Use of iPSCs in Drug Development and Discovery
- CDI’s Acquisition by FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation
- The Advantage of Cellular Dynamics’ Fujifilm Acquisition
- Where Will CDI Focus iPSC Cell Production Technology?
Cellular Dynamics International and iPSC Therapy
Since September 2016, Cellular Dynamics International (CDI) has been divided into two business units, a Therapeutics Business Unit and a Life Science business unit. CDI’s Therapeutics business unit is focused on developing induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) based therapies for ocular, cardiac, neural and oncology applications. In contrast, CDI’s Life Science business unit is focused on developing the research products side of the business.
iPSC Market Competitors
In addition to CDI, there are many other companies and organizations that are involved with the development of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) therapies, including but not limited to:
- Ocata Therapeutics
- RIKEN
- Kyoto University and CiRA
- Fate Therapeutics
- Megakaryon Corporation
- Cynata Therapeutics
There are also a number of companies specializing in iPSC product development, including:
- Allele Biotechnology
- ALSTEM Bio
- Applied Biological Materials (ABM)
- Applied StemCell
- Axol Bioscience
- BrainXell
- Cell Applications
- Cellular Dynamics International (a Fujifilm Company)
- EMD Millipore
- Minerva Biotechnologies
- Ncardia (formed through merger of Axiogenesis and Pluriomics)
- Neucyte
- Pluricell Biotech
- REPROCELL
- Sigma Aldrich (provides 350 iPSC lines through partnership with EBiSC)
- STEMCELL Technologies
- Stemgent (iPS Cell Business Unit owned by ReproCELL)
- Takara Bio
- Tempo Bioscience
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- xCell Sciences
- And others
Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics Inc
Cellular Dynamics International is one of the most important market participants in the iPSC sector, because of its dominance in both iPSC therapies and life science tools.