Commerical development of stem cell technology: lessons from the past, strategies for the future

Paul A. Martin, Catherine Coveney, Alison Kraft, Nik Brown, Philip Bath

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Abstract

This paper presents historical and contemporary survey data on the commercial development of stem cell technology from the 1990s to the present day. We describe the first wave of industrial investment in hematopoietic stem cells during the 1990s and contrast this with the more recent expansion of the sector. In particular, we explore the cell types used, diseases targeted and business models adopted by firms. We conclude, by arguing that the commercial prospects for stem cell technologies remain highly uncertain and that innovative public policies should be adopted to prevent 'market failure'.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)801-807
Number of pages7
JournalREGENERATIVE MEDICINE
Volume1
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2006

Keywords

  • firm strategies
  • industry
  • public policy
  • stem cells

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