StemCells Finds White Knight In Microbot
Executive Summary
In May 2016, results from StemCell Inc.’s Phase II study of its only product still in development, a preparation of human neural stem cells for the treatment of chronic spinal cord injuries, suggested that there was little chance of the product ever becoming a commercial success. The company’s stock plummeted 80% overnight. Then, in August, when all appeared to be lost, StemCells announced that it was entering a strategic merger agreement with the Israeli company Microbot Medical Ltd., which researches and develops micro-robotic assisted medical technologies.