Minister opens influential stem cell centre at NUIG

The facilty positions the west of Ireland as a global player in the field of regenerative medicine.

The first centre for cell manufacturing in Ireland has officially been opened at NUIG.

The facility is the only one to receive a licence from the Irish Medicines Board to manufacture culture-expanded stem cells for human use.

Minister of State for Research and Innovation Sean Sherlock told Galway Bay fm news that it will have a huge impact on regenerative medicine in Ireland.

There are many human diseases which have inadequate or no effective treatement.

Frank Barry, a Professor of Cellular Therapy at NUIG says the first clinical trails will focus on diabetes and osteoarthritis.