Research Resources:
Subject Research Guides:
Stem Cell Research:
The Business of Stem Cell Research
Like many other biotechnologies, stem cell research as a business is just beginning. The immense possibilities of treating
a variety of previously incurable human ailments, like Alzheimer's, spinal cord injuries, and diabetes
(http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/health.asp),
make stem cell research a potentially profitable business, and international
competition is already fierce. Information on this area can be expected to grow significantly in the near future.
Federal Policies and Regulation
Like the pharmaceutical industry at large, stem cell research within the United States is regulated by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA):
FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
Public laws, regulations, and regulatory compliance information for manufacturers can be found at:
http://www.fda.gov/cber/manufacturer.htm.
An informative site for both the scientific and the policy sides of stem cell research.
National Institutes of Health Stem Cell Information
Industry Classification Codes
Information on stem cell research around the world can often be found within industry reports on biotechnology generally.
Applicable industry classification codes for searching industry and company data on biotechnology in the United States,
Canada, and Mexico include the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and the older (US only) Standard
Industrial Classification (SIC):
2007 NAICS code for biotechnology research= 541711
2002 and 1997 NAICS code for biotechnology research=541710
SIC code= None exists in the last official SIC (1987). There may be a made-up biotechnology SIC from some commercial sources.
Online Catalogs
IRIS-Catalog of the Rutgers University Libraries
At present, the search stem cell$ and business yields few items. Broader searches, however, also yield useful items:
Biotechnology and business
Biotechnology and intellectual property
Biotechnology and patent$
WorldCat-OCLC Catalog of Libraries Worldwide - for books and journals not at Rutgers
For Rutgers Users:
Go to www.libraries.rutgers.edu > Search IRIS and other catalogs > OTHER LIBRARY CATALOGS >
WorldCat
For the general public, use this version:
www.worldcat.org.
Try these searches in WorldCat:
Stem cell* and business
Stem cell* and intellectual property
Stem cell* and patent*
Under OTHER LIBRARY CATALOGS, you will also find the Newark Law Library and the Camden Law Library, which have some items
dealing with the intellectual property and regulatory aspects of stem cell research and biotechnology.
Try these searches in other library catalogs:
Stem cell*
Biotechnology
Sources of Business-Related Articles and Reports
Business Source Premier [Rutgers Restricted]
Search by Descriptor: DE "STEM cells" yields over 1000 articles and analyses on the subject, treating everything from
government regulation to new therapies. Articles, industry profiles, and market research reports are included.
Business and Industry Database [Rutgers Restricted]
The search stem cell* yields over 2000 full-text articles in trade periodicals world wide.
Mergent Online [Rutgers Restricted]
Includes reports on the biotechnology industry around the world, as well as information about public companies in the
business.
Marketline [Rutgers Restricted]
Search for stem cell to find company and industry reports, financial, and other business news items.
Factiva [Rutgers Restricted]
The search stem cell yields thousands of references in this full text business news database. Use the "at least" command to
cut results down to size: atleast10(stem cell*) will give articles in which the phrase
stem cell or stem cells occurs at least 10 times.
IBIS World [Rutgers Restricted]
The term stem cell* brings up industry and company reports of interest.
Organizations
Biotechnology Industry Organization
Includes an extensive National Issues section open to the public. Stem Cell Research can be found under Health Care Issues and in other parts of the website.
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
State-funded agency to promote "stem cell research in California universities and research institutions."-from the site.
Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR)
According to the site, "Dedicated to Advancing Stem Cell Research". Publishes list of members.
International Society for Stem Cell Research
Primarily for scientists in stem cell research, but supporting a robust set of links that lead to research agreements, news, and patent offices in several countries. Contains many resources for the enlightenment of the non-scientist.
Interstate Alliance for Stem Cell Research
"The IASCR was established to facilitate coordination among states that wish to advance stem cell research."-from the site
New Jersey Citizens' Coalition for Cures (NJCCC)
New Jersey advocacy group to promote stem cell research as a cure for diseases.
New York Stem Cell Foundation
An advocacy organization dedicated to raising funds for stem cell research; builders of a "safe-haven", privately-funded research facility that does not accept federal funding and therefore avoids federal restrictions in the United States.
Stem Cell Institute of New Jersey
A joint research endeavor between UMDNJ and Rutgers.
UK Stem Cell Foundation
UK advocacy and fundraising organization to promote stem cell research. Excellent introductory information readable by the public at "Stem Cell Research" tab.
Additional Web Resources
Bizjournals.com
Use stem cell as a search term in the archive and find industry and company news articles in a number of
regional US business publications.
Check also for local and regional titles not covered by bizjournals.com, for example:
These are regional business news sources with searchable archives.
Bnet Business Network
Searchable site with both paid and free content. Registration required for free content.
The search stem cell brings up many articles and reports.
StemCellResearchNews.com
A group of sites, including Stem Cell Research News, Stem Cell Business News, Stem Cell Lab World, and other
paid commercial publications, including newsletters and an annual company directory, all delivered in PDF format.
StemCells.net
Commercial science and business information site from Select Biosciences. Includes News Headlines section. Sponsor of
Stem Cells Europe conference.
Selected Conferences
Stem Cells Europe
Includes a business track.
European Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Congress
This year will be their third annual meeting. The site tagline is, "Translating stem cell research from bench
to business." A quick glance at the program yielded speaker affiliations from both corporate and nonprofit
organizations concerned with stem cell research.
The Stem Cell Meeting
Presented by Burrill & Company, a venture capital, merchant banking, and media firm.
Last year's conference program available on the site.
World Stem Cell Summit
Science and business meeting held annually. In Madison, Wisconsin in 2008, organized by the nonprofit Genetics Policy Institute and the University of Wisconsin, among others. Webcasts of 2007 World Stem Cell Summit in Boston includes sessions on venture capital and other business topics; available free on the site.
