Q THERAPEUTICS

Q Therapeutics is a privately-held U.S. biotechnology company founded on the ground-breaking work of Dr. Mahendra Rao during his tenure at the University of Utah and the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Rao is recognized as one of the world's top stem cell researchers, particularly in the area of neural stem cells and, until recently, served as the Director of the Intramural Center for Regenerative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)... Our therapeutic strategy is intended to restore the normal activity of neurons by providing the support functions present in healthy central nervous system tissue. Q-Cells® are adult progenitor cells, restricted in their ability to differentiate only into glia, the unsung heroes of the brain. While little was known about their function until recently, we now know that glial cells play an essential role in creating a healthy cellular environment for neurons and make up about 50% of the brain's mass. Our unique Q-Cells® approach is..

Also known as: Q Therapeutics, Inc.

Primary location: Salt Lake City United States