
Utku Ateş, M.D., Ph.D.
Co-founder, Vivosel
Professor at Istanbul Bilim University and Center Director of FlorenCell Cord Blood Cell Research Center. Expert in Histology, Embryology, and Stem Cell technologies with national-level cord blood banking experience.
Biography
Prof. Dr. Utku Ateş is a distinguished academic and researcher serving as Professor at Istanbul Bilim University and Center Director of the FlorenCell Cord Blood Cell Research Center. His expertise spans Histology, Embryology, and Stem Cell technologies.
With national-level experience in cord blood banking, Dr. Ateş has been instrumental in establishing Turkey's infrastructure for stem cell collection, processing, and storage. His research focuses on optimizing mesenchymal stem cell isolation and expanding their therapeutic applications.
At Vivosel, Dr. Ateş leads the scientific direction for cell manufacturing processes, ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality and efficacy. His academic background provides the rigorous scientific foundation essential for developing safe and effective cell therapies.
Background
- •M.D., Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
- •Ph.D., Histology and Embryology
- •Professorship, Istanbul Bilim University
Key Achievements
- •Center Director, FlorenCell Cord Blood Cell Research Center
- •Professor at Istanbul Bilim University
- •Expert in Histology, Embryology, and Stem Cell technologies
- •National-level cord blood banking experience
- •Co-founder of Vivosel biotechnology
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Nathalie Helm, MD
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Estelle Nordenfalk
CEO, Age Back Co. Stockholm

Jorn Elferink
Co-Founder, Age Back Co. B.V.

Cem Arel
Board Member, Vivosel | Founder & CEO, Age Back Co.

Metin Kurtoğlu, M.D., Ph.D.
Co-founder, Vivosel

Mehmet Levent Selamoğlu
Board Member, Vivosel

Ezogelin Oflazoğlu-Gruyters, Ph.D.
Board Member, Vivosel

Ulrika Holm
Event Manager / Sales

Jacqueline Lindholm Nordh
Club Director Stockholm

Annika Stampes
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Krippe Smith
Resilience/Recovery Coordination

Kadir Devrim Demirel, MD
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