about us

When healthcare falls behind, research must lead.

We exist to revolutionize health - today and for generations to come. Through ethically approved clinical trials, we explore how stem cells can help prevent disease, support recovery, and improve quality of life.

From research
to real life.

Healthcare today too often waits until illness appears before acting. At Cellcolabs Clinical, we’re working to change that.

By supporting the body’s natural ability to repair and regenerate, medicine can move from reacting to illness toward restoring and protecting health.

Mesenchymal stem cells are at the heart of this transformation.

With their ability to calm inflammation, protect tissue, and promote repair, they hold promise in both treatment and prevention.

At Cellcolabs Clinical, we’re advancing their potential through ethically approved clinical trials that explore how stem cells can strengthen, repair, and sustain the body across different areas of medicine. Each trial is designed to move science forward - deepening understanding, refining treatments, and shaping the future of regenerative care.

For patients, joining a clinical trial means more than access to emerging treatments- it means contributing to discoveries that may change how medicine is practiced tomorrow.

We are part of Cellcolabs group, a Swedish company built on over 25 years of research from the Karolinska Institute and a mission to make high-quality stem cells accessible worldwide.

Produced at scale in Stockholm, our stem cells are manufactured as investigational Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (iATMPs) in a GMP-certified facility authorized by the Swedish Medical Products Agency (Läkemedelsverket). This ensures that our stem cells are manufactured to the standards required for regulated clinical research.

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GMP-certified production of stem cells
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Based on over 25 years of research
Meet the team

Our doctors

Our doctors have global experience spanning Europe, Asia, and the US, specializing in regenerative medicine, orthopedics, and stem cell research.

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Dr. Rikin Patel is a noted authority in Interventional Orthopedics and Spine care specializing in regenerative medicine. A thought leader and key note speaker, he earned his undergraduate degree at Cornell University and attended medical school at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.

He is the principal investigator of the Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) clinical trial at Cellcolabs Clinical in the Bahamas. 

He completed his residency at NYU Medical Center. Dr. Patel holds board certifications in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with additional fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Pain Medicine. He serves as board member of The Orthobiologic Institute (TOBI), co-founder of TOBI Networks and Physical Longevity. 

Dr

Steven Sampson is an internationally recognized expert in regenerative medicine. He founded the Orthohealing Center in Los Angeles and pioneered the use of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. Sampson earned his medical degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Saint Vincent Medical Center of Manhattan.

He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has served as a former Clinical Assistant Professor at UCLA and Western University of Health Sciences. Dr Sampson established the world’s first international orthopedic regenerative medicine symposium with cadaver labs, the Orthobiologic Institute (TOBI). 

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Danielle Aufiero is a board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with over 20 years of experience.

She completed her residency at the Kessler Institute of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and further specialized in spine health and nerve-based procedures through rigorous training at the Robb Pain Management Group.

Dr. Aufiero is a partner at the Orthohealing Center and holds academic appointments at Western University of Health Sciences and Touro University.

Heidi Stensmyren

Heidi Stensmyren is the former President of the World Medical Association and Swedish Medical Association.

Prior to her role as Chief Medical Officer at Cellcolabs, she served as the Managing Director for the women’s health department at Karolinska Institute and has held leadership roles in various national and international medical ethics committees.

Agnes Le Blanc

Agnes Le Blanc, holding an MD degree from Uppsala University, has worked extensively as a physician in geriatric hospitals in Stockholm.

Her research experience includes a role as a research assistant at the Karolinska Institute and completing her master’s thesis on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) at Tohoku University in Japan.

Christian Molnár

Christian is a specialist in Family Medicine, trained at the Karolinska Institute, with long experience treating patients across all age groups, with a particular focus on preventive medicine.

Recently, his work has concentrated on aging-related diseases, the complexities of aging, and the healthcare needs of older adults.

He is currently conducting research in the fields of healthy aging, aging-related diseases, and frailty, exploring frailty as a modifiable factor to improve health outcomes.

Caroline-leijonhufvud
Caroline Leijonhufvud is the Senior Clinical Lead at Cellcolabs. She hold an MD-PhD from the Karolinska Institute within the Clinical Scientist Training Programme and completed her doctoral research in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), US where she was mentored by Dr Richard W. Childs the Scientific Director of the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute and Assistant Surgeon General of the United States.

She also pursued business studies at the Stockholm School of Economics, specializing in management.

Besides over ten years of research experience in cellular immunotherapy, her clinical work has encompassed orthopedics, transplantation, and oncology, with a primary focus on women’s health.
Meet the team

Clinical advisors

Our clinical advisors are all registered nurses with extensive
experience in different specialty areas.

Desiree söraa

Desirée Söraa has more than a decade of experience as a registered nurse at Traumacentrum Karolinska (TCK), Sweden’s leading trauma care center. During her tenure, she specialized in trauma, acute surgery, and orthopedics, providing critical care to patients with complex needs.

Melina Johansson

Melina Johansson holds a double degree as a nurse and midwife and brings over five years of experience across the Nordic region. Her extensive background includes providing comprehensive care during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, with a strong focus on promoting positive maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Nina Verazain

Nina Verazain is a pediatric specialist nurse with over 16 years of clinical experience in neonatal intensive care and pediatric healthcare. She has worked extensively in both neonatal intensive care units and children’s outpatient clinics.

Ellinor Hjelm
Ellinor Hjelm holds a B.Sc. in Neuroscience from Arizona State University, where she studied and conducted research in areas including transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), physical activity, and public health. In addition, she has commercial experience in exercise equipment and physical rehabilitation. Ellinor combines a robust neuroscientific and physiological perspective with a strong commitment to advancing health, performance, and wellbeing.
Meet the team

Commercial team

Our operational team brings together expertise in biotechnology, clinical operations, global healthcare management, and business.

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Excellence in every cell

Highest quality stem cells
GMP-certified production and produced under international safety standards.

Cell production based on 25 years of leading research
Developed from research by Professor Katarina Le Blanc at the world-renowned Karolinska Institutet.

Continuous health monitoring
We follow your progress closely, supporting you throughout the journey.

Expert medical care
A dedicated team of experienced doctors by your side.

Excellence in every cell

Highest quality stem cells
GMP-certified production and produced under international safety standards.

Cell production based on 25 years of leading research
Developed from research by Professor Katarina Le Blanc at the world-renowned Karolinska Institutet.

Continuous health monitoring
We follow your progress closely, supporting you throughout the journey.

Expert medical care
A dedicated team of experienced doctors by your side.