National Stem Cell Centre

section heading graphic   Overview

The National Stem Cell Centre (NSCC) is the Australian Commonwealth Government funded Biotechnology Centre of Excellence.

The NSCC has been awarded a $43.5 million grant to conduct medical research in the field of stem cells and tissue repair, and to leverage outcomes from this research to develop products and therapeutics to treat human disease and injury. The NSCC will focus on both embryonic and adult stem cell research in conjunction with research in tissue matrices and immunology. Exemplary products include those based on matrix products for replacement of tissues, such as skin and bone, and repair of other damaged or diseased tissues.

section heading graphic   Competitive Advantages

The NSCC will examine multiple aspects of cell based therapies; including the mobilisation of autologous stem cells, development of the appropriate environment for stem cell growth and delivery for applications, and immunological aspects of cell therapy such as the prevention of transplant rejection. Combining knowledge in these different aspects of regenerative medicine will provide faster therapeutic outcomes for patients in need.

section heading graphic   Technology

The NSCC technology is aimed toward the generation of cell and tissue matrix products for replacement or repair of diseased or damaged tissues, including cardiac tissue for treatment of heart failure and cardiovascular disease, insulin-secreting beta cells for the treatment of insulin-dependent diabetes, neurons for the repair of neurodegenerative disorders and spinal cord injuries, and cell-based therapies for blood disorders.

section heading graphic   Corporate Alliances/Partnerships

Corporate Alliances

Norwood Abbey Ltd; LifeCell Inc.

Partners

Partnerships within the NSCC will likely include -

  • Monash University
  • Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute
  • the University of Adelaide
  • the University of Queensland
  • the University of New South Wales and Prince of Wales Hospital
  • Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
  • Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
  • Howard Florey Research Institute
  • Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
  • Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
  • Griffith University
  • the Garvan Institute.

Partnering Opportunities

Partnering opportunities include companies with technology in embryonic and adult stem cells.

Partnering Needs

Will be determined based on opportunities presented

Contact Person  Associate Professor Graham Jenkin National Stem Cell Centre Logo
Job Title Chief Education Officer
Address Ground Floor, 9 Business Park Drive
City/Suburb Notting Hill
Victoria 3168 Australia
Email graham.jenkin@nscc.edu.au
Phone +61 3 9542 7103
Fax +61 3 9542 7199
Website Address www.nscc.edu.au

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