EPISODE · Feb 2, 2017 · 24 MIN
Sernova Eyes Range of Disease for Implantable Cell Technology
from The Bio Report · host Levine Media Group
For a number of diseases that require chronic administration of a substance naturally produced by the body, patients may have to rely on regular injections or infusions. Sernova is working to free patients from these types of regimes with it combination device and cell therapy that implants a pouch that contains living cells that produce the missing hormone, factor or other substance. We spoke to Phil Toleikis, CEO of Sernvoa, about its technology, the challenges involved in such an approach, and the company’s initial focus on diabetes and hemophilia.
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For a number of diseases that require chronic administration of a substance naturally produced by the body, patients may have to rely on regular injections or infusions. Sernova is working to free patients from these types of regimes with it combination device and cell therapy that implants a pouch that contains living cells that produce the missing hormone, factor or other substance. We spoke to Phil Toleikis, CEO of Sernvoa, about its technology, the challenges involved in such an approach, and the company’s initial focus on diabetes and hemophilia.
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