Stem Cell Therapies: Excitement Builds but Challenges Remain
Executive Summary
With weak pharmaceutical pipelines and demand increasing for tailored medical approaches, adult and embryonic stem cell therapies are gaining ground as a therapeutic focus. Numerous companies are now active in this research and some observers estimate that the stem cell market could reach between $8.5 and $10 billion within the next ten years.
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