CEO, AIVITA BIOMEDICAL
WHY: Internationally known stem cell expert and has led therapy development for late stage cancers, immune disorders, motor neuron diseases, spinal cord injury and retinal diseases.
IN THE NEWS: In September, named a Business Journal Innovator of the Year at annual awards event.
NOTABLE: Founded and directed the Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center at UCI, raising $77M to establish its research building. Bio notes he has mentored over 100 students, published over 100 manuscripts, and has been granted over 20 patents.
