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FDA Clears Aldagen to Test Stem Cell Treatment for Strokes

Aldagen, Inc. announced yesterday that the FDA has cleared its investigational new drug (IND) application, allowing the biopharmaceutical company to proceed with phase II clinical trials. The focus of the clinical trials will be on the development of a stem cell therapy for treatment of stroke patients.

FDA Clears the Way for New Embryonic Stem Cell Trial

In what may be a sign that the FDA is loosening its grip on human embryonic stem cell (hESC) research, Advanced Cell Technology (ACT) announced that it has been cleared by the FDA to begin a new round of human clinical trials.

Investments to Medical Device Firms Hindered by FDA

Good news for U.S. companies, venture capitalists are optimistic about 2011. A national survey (found here) released by the National Venture Capital Association and Dow Jones VentureSource involving more than […]