Fibrocell Science, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCSC) to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell


ADVISORY, Sept. 22, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

Fibrocell Science, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCSC), an autologous cell therapy company focused on developing first-in-class treatments for rare and serious skin and connective tissue diseases, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square.

In honor of the occasion, David Pernock, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will ring the Opening Bell.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Tuesday, September 23, 2014 – 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET          

Fibrocell Science, Inc. Investor Contact:
Susan Noonan
S.A. Noonan Communications, LLC
(212) 966-3650
susan@sanoonan.com

NASDAQ MarketSite:
Christine Barna
(646) 441-5310
Christine.Barna@nasdaqomx.com

Feed Information:

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DL 3811 Vertical
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Webcast:

A webcast of the NASDAQ Opening Bell will be available at: https://new.livestream.com/nasdaq/live or http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx.

Photos:

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About Fibrocell Science, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCSC):

Fibrocell Science, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCSC) is an autologous cell therapy company focused on developing first-in-class treatments for rare and serious skin and connective tissue diseases with high unmet medical needs. Fibrocell's lead orphan drug program is in late-stage pre-clinical development for the treatment of RDEB (recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa). Working in collaboration with Intrexon Corporation, a leader in synthetic biology, Fibrocell is genetically modifying autologous fibroblast cells to express target proteins that are inactive or missing from patients with rare genetic skin and connective tissue disorders. Fibrocell is also pursuing medical applications for azficel-T—the Company's proprietary autologous fibroblast technology—for restrictive burn scarring and vocal cord scarring. Both indications are currently in Phase II clinical trials. For additional information, visit www.fibrocellscience.com.

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