Hemostemix Announces Pete Pavlin, P.Eng., Vice-President Operations

Hemostemix Inc. (“Hemostemix” or the “Company”) (TSXV: HEM; OTC: HMTXF; FSE: 2VFO.F) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Peter Pavlin, P.Eng. to the position of Vice President Operations.

Mr. Pavlin earned his Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Engineering degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto, Canada’s top ranked engineering school. He has held progressive positions managing and directing cross-functional engineering teams that have produced innovative solutions in response to diverse technical challenges.

As a consultant to Vadeko International, he applied state of the art real-time tracking technology, evaluating the performance of the NASA Space Shuttle ASRM (Advanced Solid Rocket Motor) refurbishing robot system.

As the Director of Advanced Manufacturing for Stackpole International, Mr. Pavlin directed the development of a novel computer-based, powder metal compaction simulator, streamlining high-volume parts production.

As the Mechanical Engineering Manager for Sterner Automation, Peter led a team of mechanical engineers that pioneered automated material handling and testing of automotive seating systems and at Byrne Engineering, he led a team of engineers in the refurbishment of numerous critical transportation infrastructure movable bridge systems.

Most recently as General Manager of Engineering for Weir Minerals Canada, Pete directed the development and evolution of Weir’s massive marine and land-based modular pumping systems, setting a new standard in the global mining marketplace.

“Pete is a great addition to our team and he is no stranger to our technology, as he conducted the feasibility study of automated production of ACP-01 in 2008. His knowledge and experience in developing highly engineered, commercially focused, automated production systems is a huge advantage as we move to scale production,” stated Thomas Smeenk, CEO. 

“I’m delighted to join Hemostemix at this pivotal and exciting time for the company. I look forward to collaborating with our diverse, experienced team of medical professionals and business leaders to operationalize and scale production,” stated Mr. Pavlin. 

About Hemostemix
Hemostemix is a publicly traded autologous stem cell therapy company, founded in 2003. A winner of the World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer Award, the Company developed and has published seven peer reviewed articles about the safety and efficacy of its lead product ACP-01 as a treatment of CLI, PAD, Angina, Ischemic Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy and other conditions of ischemia. ACP-01 has been used to treat over 300 patients, and it is the subject of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial of its safety and efficacy in patients with advanced critical limb ischemia who have exhausted all other options to save their limb from amputation.

On October 21, 2019, the Company announced the results from its Phase II CLI trial abstract presentation entitled “Autologous Stem Cell Treatment for CLI Patients with No Revascularization Options: An Update of the Hemostemix ACP-01 Trial With 4.5 Year Follow-up” which noted healing of ulcers and resolution of ischemic rest pain occurred in 83% of patients, with outcomes maintained for up to 4.5 years.

The Company owns 91 patents across five patent families titled: Regulating Stem Cells, In Vitro Techniques for use with Stem Cells, Production from Blood of Cells of Neural Lineage, and Automated Cell Therapy.