CollPlant Joins ReMDO’s Advanced Biomanufacturing Initiative for Development of a Universal BioInk for 3D bioprinting of Tissues and Organs
Ness Ziona, Israel, February 21, 2018 — CollPlant (NASDAQ:CLGN, TASE: CLGN), a regenerative medicine company utilizing its proprietary plant-based rhCollagen technology for tissue repair products (recombinant human, “rhCollagen”), announced that it is part of ReMDO’s (RegenMed Development Organization, www.remdo.org) advanced biomanufacturing initiative for the development of a universal BioInk with tunable properties for 3D bioprinting of tissues and organs.
ReMDO is leading an advanced biomanufacturing initiative with a shared goal to advance platform technologies that address regenerative medicine manufacturing challenges. Within the bioink program are 18 leading research and industry organizations, as well as thought leaders in the field of 3D bioprinting, specializing in printing technologies, bio materials and application research.
Yehiel Tal, CEO of CollPlant: “We are honored to join the ReMDO advanced biomanufacturing initiative and to add our expertise to such a forward-thinking and important project— the development of a universal BioInk based on our proprietary rhCollagen— which offers significant and proven advantages over competing tissue-extracted collagens. We believe the ability to work with ReMDO represents a validation of CollPlant’s technology, and will help to position our rhCollagen as the ‘gold standard’ platform technology for collagen-based products in a broad range of markets.”
Dr. Alekander Skardal, Assistant Professor, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine:”Wake Forest is excited to be part of this advanced biomanufacturing initiative. As one of the lead technical teams on the bioink program, we benefit from working with so many industry partners and are delighted that CollPlant is now part of this bioink program.”
About CollPlant
CollPlant is a regenerative medicine company focused on 3D bioprinting of tissues and organs, and on developing and commercializing tissue repair products for orthobiologics, and advanced wound care markets. Our products are based on our rhCollagen (recombinant human collagen) that is produced with CollPlant’s proprietary plant based genetic engineering technology.
Our products address indications for diverse fields of organ and tissue repair, and are ushering in a new era in regenerative medicine. Our flagship rhCollagen BioInk product line is ideal for 3D bioprinting of tissues and organs, and our unique Vergenix line of rhCollagen products includes a soft tissue repair matrix for treating tendinopathy and a wound repair matrix to promote a rapid optimal healing of acute and chronic wounds.
For more information about CollPlant, visit http://www.collplant.com
About ReMDO
The mission of the RegenMed Development Organization (ReMDO) is to accelerate the discovery and translation of regenerative medicine therapies. ReMDO is a non-profit organization that manages an advanced manufacturing initiative that includes thought leaders, representatives from leading U.S. research centers, and companies of all sizes. ReMDO conducts research to de-risk technologies and speed up the translation of regenerative medicine to clinical practice and to the global market.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Contact at CollPlant:
Eran Rotem
Deputy CEO & Chief Financial Officer
Tel: + 972-73-2325600/612
Email: Eran@collplant.com