Therapeutic and economic implications of regulating stem cell therapy and blood components

Abstract

A poster presentation regarding the therapeutic and economic implications of regulating stem cell therapy and blood components. Introduction: The regulation of stem cell therapy is a complex process with significant therapeutic and economic implications. Malta is considering a scenario for the regulation of stem cell therapy and blood components, analogous to the rules applied for medicinal products on the basis of quality, safety and efficacy. Aims:  To establish a network of collaborators to investigate the setting up of a stem cell therapy unit in Malta  To identify regulatory sciences norms for regulators of stem cell therapy facilities and blood establishments  To address requirements for setting up a stem cell therapy unit and consider economic implications.