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Episode 12: Midwest Biotechs and Regenerative Medicine

Gil Van Bokkelen, CEO and co-founder of Athersys, talks about a pivotal moment during medical school that led him and his co-founders to eventually launch Athersys, the decision to start the company in Ohio instead of his native Northern California, and the secret to staying resilient in the c-suite, even when facing extraordinary challenges.

Gil Van Bokkelen, CEO and co-founder of Athersys, talks about a pivotal moment during medical school that led him and his co-founders to eventually launch Athersys, the decision to start the company in Ohio instead of his native Northern California, and the secret to staying resilient in the c-suite, even when facing extraordinary challenges.

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