Kuala Lumpur Stem Cell Resource Center for Malaysians and International Patients

StemLife Malaysia held a press conference with Gleneagles Hospital and HSC Medical Center yesterday to announce the launch of a stem cell resource center for members of the public or medical community to be able to obtain information on stem cells, its applications and therapies available in Malaysia. It was an overall well attended event with the film crew from TV3 and editors from The Edge, New Straits Times, Sin Chew Jit Poh and Nanyang Siau Pau. We also had guests from Hong Kong, Mr & Mrs Albert Wong and Dr. Kostas from Thai StemLife and 2 of his colleagues.


For Immediate Release
6 June 2006


MoU SIGNING CEREMONY BETWEEN GLENEAGLES HOSPITAL (KL) SDN. BHD., STEMLIFE BHD. & HSC TELE-MEDIC BHD.-
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF KL STEM CELL RESOURCES & THERAPY CENTRE



Kuala Lumpur, 6 June 2006 - Gleneagles Hospital (KL) Sdn. Bhd., StemLife Bhd. and HSC Tele-Medic Sdn. Bhd. announced the signing of a tri-partite MoU for the exclusive formation of a stem cell therapy and resources centre and stem cell therapeutic treatment centre today (also to be known as KL Stem Cell Resources & Therapy Centre).

The KL Stem Cell Resources & Therapy Centre which will be located in Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre, will allow patients interested in stem cell banking and stem cell therapy to obtain information on stem cell services and treatments available in Gleneagles Intan and HSC Medical Centre. The services offered at Gleneagles and HSC will be provided by medical professionals at the respective medical centers in a collaborative effort with StemLife, Malaysia’s first stem cells bank and regenerative medicine company.

This new facility is the first of its kind in South East Asia. In addition, the respective private medical centers are also the first in Malaysia to provide stem cell therapeutic services for heart and diabetic foot ulcer patients. Furthermore, this facility- the first collaboration in innovative medical treatments involving one of Kuala Lumpur’s leading hospitals and diagnostic centers as well as one of the country’s most reputable stem cell companies- represents a commitment by the partners to invest in the advancement of stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine for the benefit of patients suffering from chronic degenerative diseases.

Commenting on the signing of this momentous MOU, Mr. Stuart J.V. Pack, Chief Executive Officer of Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre said: “This is good news for the healthcare and medical service industry in the country and an excellent step forward for GIMC in our continuous effort to be one of the best health service providers in the region. GIMC is committed in offering innovative therapies and high quality medical services to serve local and international patients. We are proud to be associated with established partners with proven track records and expertise.”

HSC Medical Centre’s Executive Director, Dr. Lim Yin Chow, said: “HSC Medical Centre is an early adopter of stem cell therapy for the treatment of heart diseases. We believe that stem cell innovation is the way of developing future medical therapies. We look forward to the next phase of development in creating public awareness in stem cell research and therapy through this team effort and dedication. Furthermore, we hope that our combined expertise and accumulated knowledge will place us in good stead to treat heart diseases by utilizing stem cell therapy, within the next few years.

Sharon Low, Managing Director of StemLife, said:” I am delighted that Gleneagles Intan and HSC Medical Center have chosen StemLife as their partner in the formation of the first resource and therapy center of its kind in the region. We look forward to working with our medical colleagues and the hospital team in developing this highly stimulating and innovative cutting edge science and its clinical applications. We greatly appreciate the invitation and opportunity to be a part of the KL Stem Cell Resources & Therapy Centre.”



Institutions involved:

Gleneagles Intan Medical Center
HSC Medical Center
StemLife