Stem cell programme focuses on research needs

Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced its Stem Cell Excellence programme, a new initiative that brings together nearly 100 essential laboratory products and services to address the needs of stem cell researchers.

The Thermo Scientific Stem Cell Excellence programme organises the company's offerings around the four key steps in the stem cell workflow: collection/preparation, expansion/differentiation, characterisation/analysis, and storage/transport - to cover the full stem cell research process.

The programme is supported by a comprehensive web portal which provides detailed product information and supporting application content on the full range of Thermo Scientific products and services associated with stem cell research.

Unlike other manufacturers, whose offerings are limited to narrow product categories, Stem Cell Excellence offers a choice of proven, best-in-class product offerings, including dedicated stem cell media products from the HyClone AdvanceStem product family; high-quality consumables from the Nalgene and Nunc product portfolio; time-tested lab instruments from the Sorvall, Heraeus, Forma and Revco product lines; purified water from its Barnstead product suite, along with key technologies such as its Nautilus Lims software and Matrix liquid handling automation products.

Announcing this significant new development for Thermo Fisher Scientific, Julie Sperry, vice president, strategic marketing, said, "We are in an unrivalled position to provide researchers with end-to-end workflow solutions to meet their laboratory requirements.

"This new Stem Cell Excellence programme leverages our expansive product portfolio while demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing the exciting area of stem cell research.

"As a result, we can partner with users to deliver the best tools possible to support this critical research area."