Our Clinical Team

Our clinical team includes nurses and doctors with global experience spanning Europe, Asia, and the US, specializing in regenerative medicine, orthopedics, and stem cell research. 

Clinical Advisors

Cellcolabs Clinical Trial - Stem Cell Therapy - Desiree

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.

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.

Cellcolabs Clinical Trial - Stem Cell Therapy - Melina

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.

Cellcolabs Clinical Trial - Stem Cell Therapy - Stina

With nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare, Kristina began her career as a registered nurse in 2005 and has since held roles as a study coordinator for clinical trials, branch head, and research nurse. Her background combines hands-on patient care with leadership in clinical research and healthcare development.

Medical Doctors

Partner

Cellcolabs Clinical Trial - Stem Cell Therapy - Rikin
Rikin Patel is a noted authority in Interventional Orthopedics and Spine care. He earned his undergraduate degree at Cornell University and attended medical school at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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 Vice President of The Orthobiologic Institute (TOBI).

Partner

Cellcolabs Clinical Trial - Stem Cell Therapy - Steven

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). 

Partner

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 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.
Cellcolabs Clinical Trial - Stem Cell Therapy - Agnes

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.

Cellcolabs Clinical Medical Doctor - Stem Cell Therapy

Bain, M.D.

Rikin Patel is a noted authority in Interventional Orthopedics and Spine care. He earned his undergraduate degree at Cornell University and attended medical school at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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 Vice President of The Orthobiologic Institute (TOBI).

Cellcolabs Clinical Medical Doctor - Stem Cell Therapy

Lightbourne, M.D.

Rikin Patel is a noted authority in Interventional Orthopedics and Spine care. He earned his undergraduate degree at Cornell University and attended medical school at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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 Vice President of The Orthobiologic Institute (TOBI).