# INTERVIEW: Widecells Group Plc to take WideAcademy Global

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/interview-widecells-group-plc-take-wideacademy-global/412730292
- Published: 2017-06-14T07:38:11+01:00
- Author: Giles Arbor

**Widecells Group Plc** (LON:WDC)  CEO João Andrade and Vice President of Wide Academy
Alan Greenberg talk to DirectorsTalk about its strategic update on WideAcademy –
its 100% owned education and training division. João Andrade explains how the success
of WideCells is predicated on that of WideAcademy and vice versa. Alan explains 
the mandate for wideAcademy, how medical professionals and families access information
on cutting edge stem cell technology currently and how this is all about to change,
who is working with him and where he sees WideAcademy in the next 6-12 and 12-18
months.

WideCells Group PLC is building an integrated stem cell services company, focused
on making stem cell treatments accessible and affordable. The Directors believe 
that the use of cord blood stem cells for transplant will drive one of the next 
important phases in medicine and is therefore developing market leading products
in complementary, strategic areas which are designed to take advantage of substantial
market opportunities in one of the fastest growing segments in the healthcare industry.
With this in mind, it has created three divisions:

· CellPlan: the world’s first stem cell healthcare insurance plan with financial
cover for medical treatment, travel and accommodation expenses and concierge service
to manage the treatment process

· WideCells: the Institute of Stem Cell Technology has been established and is based
in the University of Manchester Innovation Centre to focus on stem cell research
and regenerative medicine. WideCells also has international cryogenics divisions
specialising in stem cell storage.

· WideAcademy: developing an education and training division to promote awareness
of the benefits of stem cell storage across the global general practice community.

The Group has built an experienced senior management team that has been integral
to the development of its growth and business to date.

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