CellProthera
CellProthera is a French biotech company developing an innovative therapy using autologous stem cells for the structural and functional regeneration of the heart following acute myocardial infarction. In 2016, following the approval of European and national regulatory agencies, CellProthera launched a phase I/IIb clinical trial which is currently being tested on 44 patients in France and Great Britain. A phase III clinical trial, extended to 150 patients in Europe, USA and Canada, will precede the marketing phase. Professor Philippe Hnon, Chairman and Scientific Director is the driving force behind the research developed by CellProthera. He is supported by Matthieu de Kalbermatten, CEO, who is in charge of the activities carried out by an experienced team of 20 persons. Jean-Claude Jelsch is the Chairman of the Supervisory Board.