Orgenesis to Present at ATTD 2013
February 20 2013 - 1:11PM
Orgenesis Inc. (OTCBB:ORGS) ("Orgenesis" or the "Company"), a
development-stage company with a novel therapeutic technology
dedicated to converting a patient's own liver cells into
functioning insulin-producing cells as a treatment for diabetes, is
pleased to announce that its Chief Science Officer, Prof. Sarah
Ferber, is scheduled to present at the 6th International Conference
on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes, to be held
February 27 - March 3, 2013 in Paris, France.
Prof. Ferber's presentation will be based on a peer-reviewed and
accepted abstract, entitled "Implementation of Advanced Autologous
Cell-Based Therapy for Diabetic Patients."
"Results from in-vitro and in-vivo studies of our groundbreaking
therapeutic approach using human liver tissues have been
promising," said Sav DiPasquale, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Orgenesis. "Based on this significant discovery and
these findings, we are continuing to progress towards the
initiation of the first in-human clinical trials of our diabetes
treatment product. We are very pleased to have this opportunity to
update diabetes experts and thought leaders on our research within
the field of transdifferentiation and the promise those
advancements may hold for the treatment of this challenging
disease."
About ATTD 2013
ATTD 2013 is an innovative conference that will bring together
the world's leading researchers and clinicians for a lively
exchange of ideas and information related to the treatment and
prevention of diabetes and related illnesses.
Over the last five years, 'ATTD' has become synonymous with top
caliber scientific programs that have provided participants with
cutting edge research and analysis into the latest developments in
diabetes-related technology.
About Orgenesis Inc.
Orgenesis (OTCBB:ORGS) is a development stage company with a
novel therapeutic technology that employs a molecular and cellular
approach directed at converting a patient's own liver cells into
functional insulin producing cells, as a treatment for diabetes.
The Company believes that converting the diabetic patient's own
tissue into insulin-producing cells overcomes the problem of donor
shortage and removes the risk of transplant rejection. If
successful, this could mean the end of diabetes, as we now know it.
For more information visit: www.orgenesis.com.
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" which
are not purely historical. Such forward-looking statements include,
among other things, the expectations of management that our
regeneration technology can be developed as therapeutic treatment
for diabetes. No assurance can be given that any of the events
anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if
they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them.
Actual results could differ from those projected in any
forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors
include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with
new projects and development stage companies, which include,
without limitation, the potential failure of development candidates
to advance through preclinical studies or demonstrate safety and
efficacy in clinical testing and the ability to pass clinical
trials so as to move on to the next phase, our ability to retain
key employees and our ability to finance development or satisfy the
rigorous regulatory requirements for new medical procedures.
Competitors may develop better or cheaper alternatives to our
products. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date
of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the
forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual
results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking
statements. Investors should refer to the risk factors disclosure
outlined in our periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
On Behalf of the Board Orgenesis Inc.
Vered Caplan, Chairperson
CONTACT: Investor Contact:
Stephen Kilmer
Kilmer Lucas Inc.
T: 212-618-6347
stephen@kilmerlucas.com
Media Contact:
Leonard Zehr
Kilmer Lucas Inc.
T: 416-833-9317
leonard@kilmerlucas.com
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