(Image: Mehmet Veli Karaaltın, M.D.)
MIAMI, Jan. 18, 2018—Global Stem Cells Group CEO Benito Novas has named Mehmet Veli Karaaltın, M.D., Associate Professor of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery, (European Board Certified), and hand surgery, head, and maxillofacial surgery specialist to the GSCG Advisory Board Faculty.
Karaaltın practices in Istanbul, Turkey.
Born in Iraq-Kirkuk in 1972, Karaaltın moved to the United States with his family, living in West Lafayette, Indiana and Los Angeles until 1988, when he moved to Istanbul.
After graduating from Istanbul University’s Cerrahpaşa English Medical Faculty, Karaaltın received a national examination from Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey, where he was 12th out of 25000 doctoral candidates.  In 2012, he passed and completed all ID exams required by the European Society of Plastic Surgery. He ​​is a member of the European Council of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
In addition to his work in aesthetic applications, Karaaltın is also known for his work in microvascular free flaps, nerve transfers, facial surgery, and tissue transplants.
Karaaltın also practices cellular therapy and tissue regeneration for healing diabetic wounds, severe burns, and Buerger’s disease. He is one of only a few physicians in the world who offer surgical treatment for Lymphedema-Elephant Disease with microvascular lymph node transfer. In addition, Karaaltın uses
3-D technology to perform aesthetic rhinoplasty.
“It is a pleasure to welcome Dr. Karaaltın to the Global Stem Cells Group Advisory Board,” says GSCG  CEO Benito Novas. “He brings a wealth of knowledge in aesthetic regenerative medicine to the table, and we look forward to a long and productive alliance.”
To learn more, visit the Global Stem Cells Group website, email inf@stemcellsgroup.com, or call +1 305 560 5337.
About Global Stem Cells Group:
Global Stem Cells Group (GSCG) is a worldwide network that combines seven major medical corporations, each focused on furthering scientific and technological advancements to lead cutting-edge stem cell development, treatments, and training. The united efforts of GSCG’s affiliate companies provide medical practitioners with a one-stop hub for stem cell solutions that adhere to the highest medical standards.
Global stem cell’s mission is to be the largest recognized stem cell and regenerative medicine network in the world.
 
Mehmet Veli Karaaltın, M.D.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Image: Junaid A. Syed, M.D.)
ISSCA President Daeyong Kim, Ph.D., has named Junaid Sayed, M.D. president of ISSCA’s U.S. chapter.
MIAMI, Jan. 18, 2018—International Society for Stem Cell Application (ISSCA) President Daeyong Kim, Ph.D., has named Junaid Sayed, M.D. president of ISSCA’s U.S. chapter. Sayed is Board Certified physician with extensive training in aesthetic medicine.
As president of the U.S. chapter, Sayed will represent and promote ISSCA activities the USA, including ISSCA’s Stem Cell Certification Training and Stem Cell Conference events. He will also share the latest information on regenerative medicine clinical applications with the U.S, medical community.
“We are happy to have Dr. Sayed represent ISSCA in the U.S., and as a collaborator in our efforts to introduce new clinical applications to the medical community,” says Kim. “He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the ISSCA organization.”
To learn more about ISSCA, visit the stemcellglobal.org website, email info@stemcellsgroup.com, or call +1305 560 5337.
About ISSCA:

The International Society for Stem Cell Application (ISSCA) is a multidisciplinary community of scientists and physicians, all of whom aspire to treat diseases and lessen human suffering through advances in science, technology and the practice of regenerative medicine. ISSCA serves its members through advancements made to the specialty of regenerative medicine.
The ISSCA’s vision is to take a leadership position in promoting excellence and setting standards in the regenerative medicine fields of publication, research, education, training, and certification.
As a medical specialty, regenerative medicine standards and certifications are essential, which is why ISSCA offers certification training in cities all over the world. The goal is to encourage more physicians to practice regenerative medicine and make it available to benefit patients both nationally and globally.  Incorporated under the Republic of Korea as a non-profit entity, the ISSCA is focused on promoting excellence and standards in the field of regenerative medicine.
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MIAMI, Jan. 15, 2018—Global Stem Cells Group (GSCG) subsidiary Stem Cell Center Network, the world’s largest collective support and advisory network of regenerative medicine clinics and physicians, has announced the opening a new facility in San Jose, Puerto Rico in January 2018.
Stem Cell Center Puerto Rico will provide stem cell treatments for a variety of conditions, including osteoarthritis, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence.  Adimarket, also a subsidiary of GSCG, will provide Stem Cell Center Puerto Rico with state-of-the-art products and technology, such as the Integrated Stem Cell Workstation. 
Global Stem Cells Group CEO Benito Novas named Juan Colon, M.D. to head Stem Cell Center Puerto Rico as medical director. Colon is a urologist who has spent the past year working to help prostate cancer patients. He earned his medical degree from Recinto de Ciencias Médicas in San Juan and trained in the latest regenerative medicine protocols in December 2017 at Stem Cell Center San Jose, Costa Rica.
The Stem Cell Center Network has aggressively launched and rapidly expanded new fellowship programs, events, and other regenerative medicine events over the past five years and currently has members practicing in 25 countries.
The new San Juan center will treat patients with a variety of degenerative conditions with emphasis on osteoarthritis, according to Novas.  
For more information, visit the Stem Cell Center Network website, the Global Stem Cells Group website, email info@stemcellsgroup.com, or call +1305 560 5337.
About Global Stem Cells Group:
Global Stem Cells Group (GSCG) is a worldwide network that combines seven major medical corporations, each focused on furthering scientific and technological advancements to lead cutting-edge stem cell development, treatments, and training. The united efforts of GSCG’s affiliate companies provide medical practitioners with a one-stop hub for stem cell solutions that adhere to the highest medical standards.
Global stem cell’s mission is to be the largest recognized stem cell and regenerative medicine network in the world.
About Stem Cell Center Network:

Stem Cell Center Network, a division of Global Stem Cells Group, is an international network of medical practitioners dedicated to bringing stem cell therapies to patients worldwide.
Network physicians are experts in their fields and believe that stem cell treatments are to the future of medicine. Each Network physician is dedicated to providing the best treatments and contributing to the global store of regenerative medicine knowledge and research.
About Adimarket:

Adimarket, Inc., a division of the Global Stem Cells Group, is a one-stop, cost-competitive online marketplace for quality regenerative medicine equipment and supplies for physicians and healthcare professionals.
Adimarket was founded to provide practitioners the tools they need to practice regenerative medicine in a medical office setting. Motivated by a firm belief in the impact stem cell medicine can have when dispensed in a doctor’s office, Adimarket provides physicians with the tools they need to provide patients with cutting-edge treatments.

 
 
 
 
 
 

ISSCA will conduct the next regenerative medicine certification training course in Mexico City, Feb. 9-10, 2018. The two-day course focuses on harvesting adipose and bone marrow stem cells from patients in a clinical environment.
MIAMI, Jan. 15, 2018—The International Society for Stem Cell Application (ISSCA) announced plans to hold its next regenerative medicine certification training course in Mexico City, Feb. 9 – 10, 2018.
The two-day, hands-on training course will focus on harvesting adipose and bone marrow stem cells from patients in a clinical environment. Qualified physicians learn skills that can be used to treat patients in their practices, and for career advancement. The course provides participating physicians with training in stem cell applications to treat a variety of conditions.
Participating physicians will also receive access to the online stem cell training course to review all content and procedures introduced in the 2-day clinical training course, patient forms and guidelines, procedure informed consent forms, didactic lectures, training booklets, and more.
ISSCA’s stem cell certification course offers hands-on, personalized training in harvesting stem cells from a live patient. ISSCA has trained more than 2,000 physicians worldwide. The course is only available to eight physicians per training, so it is important to sign up early to reserve a seat.
The ISSCA regenerative medicine training course was developed for physicians and high-level practitioners to learn techniques in harvesting and reintegrating stem cells.
Stem cell therapies continue to revolutionize the healthcare industry and help improve the quality of life for patients.
To learn more about the ISSCA certification training course and register to participate, visit the Stem Cell Training Course website, email info@stemcellsgroup.com, or call 305-560-5337.
About ISSCA:
The International Society for Stem Cell Application (ISSCA) is a multidisciplinary community of scientists and physicians, all of whom aspire to treat diseases and lessen human suffering through advances in science, technology and the practice of regenerative medicine. ISSCA serves its members through advancements made to the specialty of regenerative medicine.
The ISSCA’s vision is to take a leadership position in promoting excellence and setting standards in the regenerative medicine fields of publication, research, education, training, and certification.
As a medical specialty, regenerative medicine standards and certifications are essential, which is why ISSCA offers certification training in cities all over the world. The goal is to encourage more physicians to practice regenerative medicine and make it available to benefit patients both nationally and globally.  Incorporated under the Republic of Korea as a non-profit entity, the ISSCA is focused on promoting excellence and standards in the field of regenerative medicine.
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

ISSCA has announced plans to launch the first bilingual (English and Spanish) regenerative medicine newsletter. 
MIAMI, Jan. 15,  2018—The International Society for Stem Cell Application (ISSCA) will launch the first bilingual (English and Spanish) regenerative medicine newsletter January 23, 2018. The monthly newsletter will be available for free to email subscribers and shared through ISSCA social media channels.
The newsletter will include three sections:

1. Regenerative Medicine Business News
2. Regenerative Medicine Research and clinical applications
3. Upcoming Regenerative Medicine Training

Regenerative Medicine Business News will provide the latest updates on policies, legislative, regulatory and reimbursement initiatives to support research and development of regenerative medicine products, and business development and investor information on opportunities in the fast-growing stem cell and regenerative medicine market.
Regenerative Medicine Research and clinical applications will follow the latest findings on regenerative medicine research and development—from tissue engineering to cell therapies, and the different challenges involved in live tissue handling and manufacturing. In addition, the newsletter will include information on the latest clinical applications of regenerative medicine therapies.
The newsletter will also include schedules and registration information on upcoming regenerative medicine training and certification courses, along with registration information.
To subscribe to ISSCA’s newsletter, send an email request with your contact information to info@stemcellsgroup.com.
To learn more, visit the ISSCA website, email info@stemcellsgroup.com, or call 305-560-5337.
About ISSCA:
The International Society for Stem Cell Application (ISSCA) is a multidisciplinary community of scientists and physicians, all of whom aspire to treat diseases and lessen human suffering through advances in science, technology and the practice of regenerative medicine. ISSCA serves its members through advancements made to the specialty of regenerative medicine.
The ISSCA’s vision is to take a leadership position in promoting excellence and setting standards in the regenerative medicine fields of publication, research, education, training, and certification.
As a medical specialty, regenerative medicine standards and certifications are essential, which is why ISSCA offers certification training in cities all over the world. The goal is to encourage more physicians to practice regenerative medicine and make it available to benefit patients both nationally and globally.  Incorporated under the Republic of Korea as a non-profit entity, the ISSCA is focused on promoting excellence and standards in the field of regenerative medicine.

ISSCA has announced its sponsorship of XXVI Jornadas Mediteraneas – Mediterranean Days of Therapeutic Confrontations in Medicine and Cosmetic Surgery to be held in Barcelona, Spain May 11 – 13, 2018. ISSCA has committed to sponsoring the event for five consecutive years.
MIAMI, Jan. 15, 2018—The International Society for Stem Cell Application (ISSCA) has announced its sponsorship of XXVI Jornadas Mediteraneas -Mediterranean Days of Therapeutic Confrontations in Medicine and Cosmetic Surgery in Barcelona, Spain May 11 – 13, 2018. ISSCA has committed to sponsoring Jornadas Mediteraneas for five consecutive years.
Global Stem Cells Group CEO and medical marketing expert Benito Novas will launch his new book, “Digital Marketing in Your Aesthetic Clinic” in Europe during the event. He will also speak about the latest digital marketing strategies critical to physicians looking to grow their practices.
Additionally, Alfredo Hoyos,M.D., world-renowned plastic surgeon and  Global Stem Cell Group’s chief scientific officer (CSO) will speak about utilizing stem cells to obtain better results in aesthetic surgery procedures.
The event, one of the most influential European medical conferences, will focus on topics such as regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies, skin aging, body rejuvenation and remodeling, and 21st Century tools for professional practices to capture and retain new patients. ISSCA will host two master regenerative medicine certification training classes during the conference. The conference will be held at Hotel Meliá Sitges in Barcelona.  –more—     To learn more about XXVI Jornadas Mediteraneas and register to attend, visit the Stem Cell Conference website, email mailto:info@stemcellsgroup.com, or call 305-560-5337.
The International Society for Stem Cell Application (ISSCA) is a multidisciplinary community of scientists and physicians, all of whom aspire to treat diseases and lessen human suffering through advances in science, technology and the practice of regenerative medicine. ISSCA serves its members through advancements made to the specialty of regenerative medicine.
About ISSCA:

The ISSCA’s vision is to take a leadership position in promoting excellence and setting standards in the regenerative medicine fields of publication, research, education, training, and certification.
As a medical specialty, regenerative medicine standards and certifications are essential, which is why ISSCA offers certification training in cities all over the world. The goal is to encourage more physicians to practice regenerative medicine and make it available to benefit patients both nationally and globally.  Incorporated under the Republic of Korea as a non-profit entity, the ISSCA is focused on promoting excellence and standards in the field of regenerative medicine.
About Global Stem Cells Group:

Global Stem Cells Group (GSCG) is a worldwide network that combines seven major medical corporations, each focused on furthering scientific and technological advancements to lead cutting-edge stem cell development, treatments, and training. The united efforts of GSCG’s affiliate companies provide medical practitioners with a one-stop hub for stem cell solutions that adhere to the highest medical standards.
Global Stem Cell’s mission is to be the largest recognized stem cell and regenerative medicine network in the world.
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