MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 16, 2013--
Piper
Jaffray (NYSE: PJC) today announced that Edward
Tenthoff, a senior research analyst covering the biotechnology
sector, participated in a historical conference on adult stem cell
research held at the Vatican last week.
The International
Vatican Adult Stem Cell Conference brought together a select group
of scientists, physicians, religious leaders, industry representatives,
politicians, the media and students to raise awareness of the
therapeutic potential of adult stem cells. The event seeks to reduce
misperceptions in cellular research and foster dialogue in order to
identify unmet medical needs that can benefit from cell therapy.
Tenthoff was one of just 350 in attendance and was responsible for
moderating a cardiovascular medicine panel of leading physicians,
researchers and industry representatives.
"This event cemented our view that a revolution is quietly taking place
in stem cell medicine. We say 'quietly' because the majority of the
public nor investors realize just how close lifesaving therapies using
stem cells actually are to the market," according to Tenthoff. "We see
several investment opportunities for Piper Jaffray clients as new
pivotal data, product approvals and partnerships emerge creating
shareholder value."
In addition, Piper Jaffray will be co-hosting RegenMed
Investor Day, the first-ever investor event organized specifically
for the regenerative medicine sector, on April 17 in New York. Speakers
include Jeff Jonas, president of Shire Regenerative Medicine and Kieran
Murphy, president and CEO of GE Healthcare Life Sciences. At this event,
Tenthoff will be moderating a panel entitled "Regenerative Medicine in
Wound Healing and Tissue Engineering."
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