International Stem Cell Corp to Present at the Southern California Investor Conference on August 30, 2012

CARLSBAD, CA--(Marketwire - Aug 23, 2012) - International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCQB: ISCO) (www.internationalstemcell.com) ("ISCO" or "the Company"), a California-based biotechnology company focused on therapeutic and research products, announced today that Dr. Simon Craw, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Investor Relations, will present at the 2012 Southern California Investor Conference on Thursday, August 30, 2012, at 2:30 pm PT / 5:30 pm ET. The conference will be held at the Marriott Hotel in Newport Beach, California.

Southern California Investor Conference
Date: Thursday, August 30, 2012
Time: 2:30 pm PT / 5:30 pm ET
Location: Marriott Hotel, Newport Beach, CA

Please contact the conference organizers if you have an interest in attending these conferences or if you would like to arrange a meeting with International Stem Cell's management team. You may also contact Mark McPartland with MZ Group via email markmcp@mzgroup.us or phone 1-212-301-7130 to arrange a meeting with management.

Conference participation is limited by capacity and registration is required. For more information on the conference, please visit the conference website at www.californiastocks.com.

About International Stem Cell Corporation

International Stem Cell Corporation is focused on the therapeutic applications of human parthenogenetic stem cells (hpSCs) and the development and commercialization of cell-based research and cosmetic products. ISCO's core technology, parthenogenesis, results in the creation of pluripotent human stem cells from unfertilized oocytes (eggs). hpSCs avoid ethical issues associated with the use or destruction of viable human embryos. ISCO scientists have created the first parthenogenic, homozygous stem cell line that can be a source of therapeutic cells for hundreds of millions of individuals of differing genders, ages and racial background with minimal immune rejection after transplantation. hpSCs offer the potential to create the first true stem cell bank, UniStemCell™. ISCO also produces and markets specialized cells and growth media for therapeutic research worldwide through its subsidiary Lifeline Cell Technology (www.lifelinecelltech.com), and stem cell-based skin care products through its subsidiary Lifeline Skin Care (www.lifelineskincare.com). More information is available at www.internationalstemcell.com.

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