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ISTANBUL, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LivMedCell has officially launched a groundbreaking research collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine to advance CAR-T cell therapy and personalized oncology.
The agreement, signed in late May 2025, is being publicly announced today as part of LivMedCell’s strategic expansion beyond regenerative medicine.
This initiative marks a new chapter in LivMedCell’s commitment to next-generation cellular therapies and positions the center at the forefront of innovative immunotherapy research.
Located in Istanbul, LivMedCell is Turkey’s first and only hospital-based stem cell production center operating under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. Since 2014, the center has treated thousands of patients from Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and beyond — offering personalized, Ministry of Health-approved cellular therapies for a wide range of chronic and degenerative conditions.
Science Meets Clinical Impact: A Global Reference in Regenerative Medicine
Photo: The expert team behind LivMedCell – Turkey’s pioneering center for stem cell therapies.
Led by Prof. PhD. Erdal Karaöz — an internationally recognized expert in stem cell and regenerative medicine with over 300 scientific publications and multiple global awards — LivMedCell has established itself as a reference center in the field. In addition to directing LivMedCell, Prof. PhD. Karaöz also serves as a faculty member at Istinye University, where he continues his academic contributions through research, teaching, and innovation in cellular therapies.
LivMedCell provides personalized stem cell and exosome treatments for:
- Neurological conditions: stroke, autism, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury
- Pulmonary diseases: COPD, IPF, post-COVID lung damage
- Cardiac issues: ischemic heart disease, diabetic foot
- Musculoskeletal injuries: cartilage damage, tendon tears, avascular necrosis
- Autoimmune disorders: multiple sclerosis, lupus, Crohn’s
- Aesthetic & dermatological applications: skin rejuvenation, hair loss, wound healing
- Endocrine and urological issues: type 1 diabetes, ovarian insufficiency, erectile dysfunction
Photo: LivMedCell
Each therapy is manufactured under GMP conditions and administered with multidisciplinary clinical oversight — a unique model that ensures both safety and efficacy.
Redefining Longevity: A Scientific Approach to Youth and Vitality
In a world obsessed with appearance, LivMedCell’s Longevity Program goes beyond the surface. Backed by cellular science, this unique approach offers not just aesthetic results — but true cellular rejuvenation.
At the heart of the program is a simple yet powerful idea:
“Don’t just look young — be young.”
By using GMP-certified stem cells and exosomes, LivMedCell’s longevity treatments aim to renew the body from within, restore damaged tissue, regulate inflammation, and slow biological aging.
Looking Ahead: CAR-T Cell Therapy Collaboration with UPenn
Photo: The Liv Hospital and Penn Medicine teams celebrating the launch of their groundbreaking academic collaboration in Istanbul.
Taking a bold step into next-generation cellular treatments, LivMedCell has initiated a research collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) — a global leader in CAR-T cell therapy. While regenerative medicine remains the core focus, this partnership marks a strategic expansion into immunotherapy and personalized oncology.
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