MultiCell Technologies held a grand opening ceremony Sept. 15 to mark the opening of its Rhode Island facilities. The new offices at 701 George Washington Highway in Lincoln, allowed MultiCell to add equipment and technical and administrative staff.
MultiCell’s researchers are known for two key discoveries: two patents on adult human liver stem cells and functional immortalized non-tumorigenic liver cells.
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Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri was the opening ceremony’s guest of honor.
“Since opening its doors here in 1995, MultiCell has enjoyed a tradition of excellence,” Carcieri said. “This company is known for pushing new frontiers in the field of biotechnology. The research you conduct will help people throughout the world lead healthy lives. My administration is committed to supporting the growth of biotech businesses like MultiCell Technologies.”
Lincoln’s Town Administrator, Sue Sheppard, her assistant, Barbara Russo, and Charlie Hawkins from Sen. Chaffee’s office also attended.
“From this great lab space, MultiCell is entering the therapeutic arena,” said Jerry Newmin, co-chairman and CEO. “Our scientists are working in what is now our in-house therapeutic development and testing lab. Our new quest is for therapeutic products based on sound science that can be brought to clinical trials affordably, representing opportunities for revenues and enhanced shareholder value.”
