Eduardo Bravo Fernández de Araoz

Founded in 2004, Cellerix is a biopharmaceutical company that develops innovative treatments based on cell therapy. Cellerix was founded within the Genetrix Group, group of biotechnology companies specialising in biomedicine. The Genetrix Group began its activities in 2001 at the National Centre for Biotechnology (CNB), which belongs to the Spanish Research Council (CSIC). One of the main objectives of Genetrix is to convert basic research results into therapeutic realities. Cellerix is leading the development of a new generation of medicines using expanded adult stem cells from adipose tissue (eASCs). Development is at a clinically advanced stage and the results from clinical trials in Phase I and II have been very promising. Obtaining these eASCs has big advantages because the process makes use of tissue that is almost always discarded from surgical procedures such as liposuction. eASCs have the capacity to activate physiological repair mechanisms through interaction with affected tissue. This technology represents a revolution in the treatment of some diseases that cannot satisfactorily be cured at present. Cellerix is working actively to adapt this new therapeutic strategy to treat autoimmune diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease. The main goal of the company is to market new tools for treating these diseases, which have a considerable negative impact of the quality of life of the sufferers. Cellerix also researches and develops medicines in other areas such as the development of skin equivalents, which are initially intended for the treatment of hereditary diseases such as epidermolysis bullosa.

Part of GSK Plc, Smithkline Beecham Holdings Corp. produces and distributes pharmaceutical products and dental healthcare products. The company is based in Wilmington, DE.

TiGenix NV engages in the research, development, and commercialization of biopharmaceutical products. The firm's portfolio includes allogeneic adipose-derived stem cells and allogeneic cardiac stem cells. It intends to treat Crohn's disease, sepsis, autoimmune disorders, acute myocardial infarction, and chronic cardiovascular indication. The company was founded by Gil Beyen and Frank P. Luyten on February 21, 2000 and is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.

European Biopharmaceutical Enterprises develops biological products. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium.

The Alliance for Advanced Therapies’ mission is to improve the legislative, business and science climate for advanced therapies innovation in Europe. In order to do so, AAT promotes the interests of its members and the advanced therapies sector in Europe. AAT coordinates input to, and exchanges information with relevant European authorities. The Alliance also increases awareness of the sector among all relevant stakeholders, with a special focus on investors. Furthermore, AAT promotes increased funding for the sector from public and private sources.

ARM is a Washington, DC-based multi-stakeholder advocacy organization that promotes global initiatives necessary to facilitate access to life-giving advances in regenerative medicine. The organization promotes legislative, regulatory reimbursement, investment, technical, and other initiatives to accelerate the development of safe and effective regenerative medicine technologies. ARM also works to increase public understand- ing of the field and its potential to transform human healthcare. Prior to the formation of ARM in 2009, there was a need for more coordinated and cohesive advocacy representing the interests of the companies, research institutions, investors and patient groups that comprise the entire regenerative medicine community. Today ARM has more than 140 members and is the leading global advocacy organization in this field.

Part of TiGenix NV, Tigenix SAU is a Spanish company that collects all the research and development of health, agri-food and industrial products from its partners. The company is based in Tres Cantos, Spain. The company has been driving biotechnology in Spain since 1999 and have more than 300 associated companies, startups, and entities. The group Zendal, a 100%% Spanish biopharmaceutical group, includes seven companies focused on manufacturing and commercializing high-value biotechnology products. Tigenix SAU is a member of AseBio, and the membership fees vary depending on the type of entity and the company's age, annual turnover, and equity. The company offers discounts and economic advantages to their members. The AseBio Investor Day is an investment forum that aims to connect the Spanish biotechnology industry with investors.