Biostage, Inc.
Biostage is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that uses the patient’s own stem cells grown on a porous plastic tubular scaffold to regenerate the esophagus after it has been removed by a surgeon due to cancer, trauma or birth defects. The cells on the scaffold stimulate the body’s natural regeneration process (much as your body heals any wound, such as a cut on your arm) and the scaffold guides the newly-formed tissue into the shape of the patient’s own esophagus. Once the regeneration is complete, typically after about 3 months, the scaffold is removed via the mouth. No surgical incision is needed to remove the scaffold.
Company details
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Medical Supplies
- Market Focus:
- Nationally (across the country)
About Us
The Biostage Esophageal Implant regenerates the patient’s own esophagus.
- It is not a transplant of someone else’s organ.
- It is not a piece of your bowel or stomach in your chest, which are the current treatments for esophageal cancer.
- It is not a transplant of a pig’s organ.
- It is not piece of plastic mesh left inside your body.
It is your own organ, regenerated. There aren’t even any stitches (sutures) left behind.
Mission and Values
Our Vision
To improve survival and quality of life for patients battling life-threatening conditions.
Our Mission
To radically improve the treatment paradigm for patients suffering from congenital defects like esophageal atresia, esophageal cancer, central lung cancer and other life-threatening conditions of the esophagus, bronchus and trachea.
Our Values
Innovation: We believe our proprietary Cellframe technology has the opportunity to dramatically advance the field of regenerative medicine by improving the treatment options for patients with life-threatening conditions.
Patient Focus: Developing breakthrough solutions for unmet medical needs and life-threatening conditions is at the center of all we do.
Perseverance: We are relentless in our commitment to patients, practitioners and each other. We simply never give up.
Courage: We embrace challenging scientific questions, work to understand the best pathways forward, and develop unique and effective solutions.
Respect: Our organization is built on respect for one another and invested in our collaborative success.