Gilbert's new stem-cell center gets first cord-blood donation

by Parker Leavitt – Oct. 4, 2010 Published by The Arizona Republic The first pouch of precious, potentially lifesaving stem cells found its way into a cryogenic freezer in an inconspicuous research center in Gilbert last month. Brigid Wilson, born Sept. 2 at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, became the first umbilical-cord-blood…

Celebration Stem Cell could be center of Gilbert biotech hub | Phoenix Business Journal

Premium content from Phoenix Business Journal – by Angela Gonzales Celebration Stem Cell Centre is creating a buzz as companies and research organizations are looking to set up shop near the facility to create a bio hub in Gilbert. Dan Henderson, economic development director for the city of Gilbert, said he is getting calls from…

Gilbert, Ariz. Announces Biomedical Research Center for Stem Cell Processing, Treatments, and Storage

New Center Based on Innovative Research and Collaboration Between Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and Celebration Stem Cell Centre Gilbert, AZ, July 20, 2010 – A collaborative partnership between Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and Celebration Stem Cell Centre is turning Gilbert, Arizona into one of the world’s leading research centers for cord blood stem cell research,…

Stem cell center chooses Gilbert, AZ as location for cord blood collection and storage facility

“The Celebration Stem Cell Centre is moving to Gilbert, joining a state becoming known for biomedical research.  The center will be the Valley’s first umbilical-cord blood bank, which is drawing the attention of medical researchers from near and far.” The construction costs for the facility are being financed by Sherry and Bill Lund of Paradise…

Experts cheer plan for Gilbert stem-cell center

The Valley’s first umbilical-cord blood bank, set to open in Gilbert later this year, already is drawing attention from international researchers and local residents curious about stem-cell science. The Celebration Stem Cell Centre is preparing to register with the Food and Drug Administration and hopes to begin processing billions of life-saving stem cells by mid-June.…