Cryoport to Provide Cold Chain Logistics Support for International Stem Cell Corporation's Phase I Clinical Trial for the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease

IRVINE, Calif., May 23, 2016

Two of Cryoport's strategically located depots, in southern California and Singapore, will provide logistics support for the clinical study from ISCO's research facility in California to the study site in Australia. As the premier cryogenic logistics provider, Cryoport's extensive experience with the movement of high-value biologic material for clinical trials and commercialization programs globally gives ISCO's team assurance that its shipment will arrive with fully documented chain of custody and chain of condition data.

"This trial will take place across the globe and it is imperative that our cell therapy maintains integrity. We are pleased to have Cryoport handle our global logistics requirements," said Russell Kern, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer of ISCO.

Jerrell Shelton, Chief Executive Officer of Cryoport, commented, "Cryoport is proud to work with ISCO and support its efforts. We are fully confident in our ability to manage the logistics of the therapies as specified – and with certainty. We look forward to furthering our relationship with ISCO as we move forward."

About Cryoport, Inc.

Cryoport is the premier provider of cryogenic logistics solutions to the life sciences industry through its purpose-built proprietary packaging, information technology and specialized cold chain logistics expertise. Supporting the entire lifecycle of therapies from clinical trials to approval and commercialization, the Company provides leading edge logistics solutions for biologic materials, such as immunotherapies, stem cells, CAR-T cells and reproductive cells for clients worldwide. Cryoport actively supports points-of-care, CRO's, central laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturers and university researchers. For more information, visit www.cryoport.com. 

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