Developments in Stem Cell Research

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope and Methodology
  • Scope
  • Methodology
• Stem Cell Research--Current Status and Promise
  • The Promise of Stem Cell Research
  • Current Technologies and Trends
  • Snapshot of Regulatory Issues and Funding

2 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

• Technology Primer
  • Prologue--The ' Mother' Cell
  • Stem Cell Properties
  • Stem Cell Hierarchy
  • Stem Cell Types and Sources
  • Stem Cells in the Middle Ground
  • Mining the Potential--Applications of Stem Cells Research
• Drivers and Challenges in Stem Cell Technology
  • Technology and Industry Drivers--Catalysts for Stem Cell Research
  • Stem Cell Challenges--An Introduction
  • Technical Challenges and Barriers
  • Industry Challenges and Barriers
• Stem Cells Research - In the Spotlight
  • Scope and Applications of Stem Cell Research--a SWOT Analysis
  • Strategic Recommendations for Stem Cell Research
  • Prospects of Stem Cells Research--Analyst Insights
• Analysis of Ethical, Regulatory and Funding Issues in Stem Cell Research
  • Ethical Issues--Status of the Embryo as an Entity
  • Ethical Issues--Abortions and Stem Cell Research
  • Legal Issues in Applying Stem Cells as Therapeutic Products
  • Global Regulatory and Funding Scenario

3 KEY INNOVATIONS IN STEM CELL RESEARCH

• Innovations in Stem Cell Research in Industry
  • Progenitor Cells Inspire a Therapy for Renal Failure
  • Autologous Cells Offer a Platform for Cartilage Repair
  • Cell Processing Device Positively Impacts Stem Cell Banking
  • Drug-Based Induction of Stem Cells Offers Hope for Treating Neural Disorders
  • Stem Cell Separation Leads the Way in Effective Cell-Based Therapy
  • Developing Neural Cells Patients Can Call Their Own
  • The First Clinical Demonstration of an Embryonic Stem Cell Product for Spinal Cord Injury
  • Stem Cells Merge into Biological Scaffolds to Redefine Wound Management
  • Stem Cells Provide a Platform for the Development of Therapies for Neurological Disorders
  • Encapsulation System Evades Immune Response Post Cell Transplantation
  • Differentiated Stem Cells Offer Hope for Respite from Metabolic Disorders
  • Stem Cell Therapy Offers New Hope for a Healthy Heart
  • Technology Enables the Body to Realize the Potential to Replace Damaged Organs
  • Autologous Cells Give the Heart a Fresh Lease of Life
  • Diversity of Cell-Based Platforms Redefines the Scope of Stem Cell Research
  • Bioreactor System Controls the Differentiation of Stem Cells
• Innovations in Stem Cell Research in Academia
  • ' New Born Neurons’ Show Promise
  • Stem Cells for Low Back Pain Therapy
  • A Hybridized Approach for Tooth Regeneration
  • ‘Ethical’ and ‘Cure’ Potent Stem Cells in the Amniotic Fluid
  • A Regenerative Device--Stem Cell Coated Stents
  • ‘Reprogramming’ Adult Cells to Pluripotency
  • Stem Cells as ' Smart Bombs' to Attack Metastatic Tumors
  • Embryonic ‘Remnants’ in the Adult Hair Follicle
  • Embryonic Stem Cells Generate A Beating Heart And Blood Vessels In The Lab

4 KEY PATENTS AND CONTACTS IN STEM CELL RESEARCH

• Key Patents
  • Industry Patents
  • Academia Patents
• Database of Key Participants
  • Key Industry Participants
  • Key Academic Participants

5 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Database Tables
  • Global Government R&D Expenditure for Biotechnology
  • Global Percent Government R&D Investment in Biotechnology
  • Global Pharmaceutical R&D Expenditure in Biotechnology (2002-2012)
  • Global Percentage Government Pharmaceutical R&D Investment in Biotechnology (2002-2012)