Off-the-Shelf Cellular Therapy: Interview with Longeveron CEO Wa’el Hashad – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 138

This episode features an interview with Wa’el Hashad, CEO of Longeveron, about the company’s innovations in off-the-shelf cellular therapy.

Hashad discussed Longeveron’s mission and the therapeutic areas the company is investigating. He discussed the mechanism of action of the company’s lead program, Lomecel-B.

Lomecel-B is an “allogeneic” (donor-derived) cell therapy product. Lomecel-B is a cellular therapy currently under clinical investigation as a potential treatment for various aging-related chronic diseases and life-threatening conditions. These studies are conducted under the approval of the FDA’s Investigational New Drug (IND) Applications.

Lomecel-B is under clinical investigation for pediatric hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), Alzheimer’s disease and aging frailty.

Longeveron is based in Miami, Florida, with its corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations situated in the Converge Miami Building.

Hashad also shared the next steps for Longeveron’s programs.

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