ACTC's Lanza wins biotech award
Dr. Robert Lanza, vice president of Research and Scientific Development at Advanced Cell Technology Inc. (ACTC), was recognized for his research in stem cell science with an award from Brown University's Biotechnology Interest Group.
The award, for "Outstanding Contribution in Contemporary Biology, was given to Lanza at the organization's 5th Annual Biotech Expo at Brown's Providence campus. Lanza was honored at the event yesterday, and delivered a keynote address to the audience.
"This award helps bring additional notice to the stem cell industry at a point when the field is entering an exciting period of clinical development," said Lanza. "At ACTC and at institutions around the world, we are focused on the development of powerful new products that have the potential to revolutionize treatment for a growing number of serious diseases and injuries."
ACTC, a biotechnology company applying embryonic stem cell technology in the field of regenerative medicine, has operations in Worcester.
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