GIOSTAR CEO Mr. Patel is Board of Advisors at Asian Pasific American Coalition
DEVEN PATEL
Mr. Deven Patel, the CEO, President and Cofounder of Global Institute of Stem Cell Therapy and Research (GIOSTAR) with headquarter in San Diego, California, U.S.A.GIOSTAR is in process of opening dedicated stem cell treatment hospitals worldwide in many different countries including USA, India, China, Thailand, Dubai, Philippines, Brazil, Sweden, Turkey, and Bahamas. Honorable Chief Minister, State of Gujarat, India, Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated GIOSTAR’s state of the art, world’s first, dedicated stem cell treatment Hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat State, India in July 2011.
Mr. Patel has served as the CEO, President and Board of Directors in highly comprehensive industries such as Healthcare, Stem Cell Research, Architectural, General Construction, Alternative Energy and Multifaceted Internet industries. Mr. Patel has served as the President of Federation of India Associations San Diego (FIA-SD) an Indian sociopolitical organization that serves Asian-Indian community in San Diego area. Mr. Patel has also served in key positions of several public and private organizations such as Asian and Pacific American Coalition (APAC), National Federation of Indian American Association, Asian Business Association, Reality Changers, CRY America, Global Organization of People of Indian Origin, Phillip Redmond Foundation, and the Lockport Planning Commission.
Dr. AnandSrivastava is the Chairman and Cofounder of California based Global Institute of Stem Cell Therapy and Research(GIOSTAR) with the headquarters in San Diego, California, U.S.A. The company was formed with the vision to provide stem cell based therapy to people suffering from all kind of degenerative or genetic diseases around the world. GIOSTAR is in process of expanding its operations in USA, India, China, Thailand, Dubai, Kuwait, Turkey, Philippines, Sweden, Brazil, Bahamas and few more countries.
Dr. Srivastava is one the pioneers, who is responsible for starting the field of stem cell research in the Unites State of America. Dr. Srivastava has been associated with leading universities and research institutes of USA. In affiliation with University of California San Diego Medical College (UCSD), University of California Irvine Medical College (UCI), Salk Research Institute, San Diego, Burnham Institute For Medical Research, San Diego, University of California Los Angeles Medical College (UCLA), USA, has developed several research projects and his extensive research work in the field of Stem cell science has been documented by several publications in revered scientific journals.
Part of the US delegation visiting India, DrSrivastava will also meet Prime Minister NarendraModi and US President Barack Obama in New Delhi after the Republic Day celebrations. “We have proposed to open a stem cell therapy hospital in Varanasi, the constituency of the PM,” said Srivastava, who is also a native of Varanasi and alumnus of the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University.
Now Prime Minister of India Sri Modi,inaugurated the world’s first dedicated stem cell treatment hospital established by GIOSTAR at Ahmedabad, Gujarat in 2011. GIOSTAR is working on another stem cell treatment hospital project, which will be the largest of its kind in the world, is being constructed in Surat Civil Hospital campus in collaboration with the government of Gujarat envisioned by Prime Minister Modi.
Stem cells are the cells which have all the information of a human body and can change into any organ or cell in a given environment, thus able to repair any organ. For example stem cell can be use to create bone, heart, liver, kidney, skin, blood, muscle, pancreas, nervous system, vessels and therefore, possibilities are unlimited. GIOSTAR is the leading group in the world working on the development of Stem cell based therapy for several devastating diseases such as Diabetesmellitus (types 1 and 2 as), Kidney Disease, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Autism, , Cancer, Heart and Blood related diseases, Leukemia, Retinal degeneration, Strokes, Spinal Cord Injuries, Paralysis, Skin Burns,Sickle Cell Anemia, Beta-thalassemia, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) , Arthritis, Neuropathy, Incontinence and Anti–Aging Treatments.
“MoUs have also been signed with Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh government to develop stem cell transplant programme in these states. Earlier, I was expecting to have a talk on the issue with UP chief minister AkhileshYadav during the Vibrant Gujarat summit, but he did not attend the programme. I am looking forward to get support of the state government in providing stem cell treatment in Varanasi,” DrSrivastava said.
He said the Gujarat government and GIOSTAR are jointly preparing to treat the large, poor tribal population in the southern part of the state suffering from the devastating disease of Sickle Cell Anemia for generations. It is believed that this disease spread via the travel routes of the Alexander the Great and his army.
Dr. Srivastavawas recently honouredby US Congress with prestigious U.S.A. Congressional Awardfor his extensive contribution in the field of stem cell science. Last November he interacted with world media for his research in making advancements to provide treatments for diseases disregarded as incurable while chairing the World Congress of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell conference in Korea.
Author: Deven Patel
CEO, President & Cofounder GIOSTAR
Global Institute Of Stem Cell Therapy And Research
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Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi inaugurates GIOSTAR Saviour hospital in Ahmedabad
Gujarat’s every district will have one medical college, said Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi today speaking at inaugural function of Saviour hospital in Ahmedabad.
The new hospital has come up on Stadium road of Navrangpura in Ahmedabad at an investment of Rs 35 crore. It has come up as a part of the materialization of one of the MOUs during the Vibrant Summit. The hospital is constructed in association with
GIOSTAR Stem Cell Research Institute of America, and will make available the Stem cell transplantation therapy to the people.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Narendra Modi said the Vibrant Summit is becoming instrumental in bringing the best of education and medical world to the state which is the real outcome of the Summit, apart from the investment it fetches to the industries sector.
He said the government has set up 15 new medical colleges and about 2115 seats in medical courses during last one decade. In 2001, there were only two medical colleges and 500 seats but now it has increased by many-fold, he said.
The Chief Minister said stem cell therapy was even present in India’s Vedic science tradition. He said world’s oldest plastic surgery was done on Shri Ganeshaji by placing human head on elephant’s body.
Chief Minister informed the state government has signed MOU with GIOSTAR, USA, and has set up a special organization with a view to free the tribal people of Gujarat from the genetical diseases like Sickle cell and Anemia.
Health Minister Mr. Jaynarayan Vyas said the state government is developing the medical services sector on PPP model. He expressed
happiness that stem cell therapy is becoming available in Gujarat as an is outcome of MOU during Vibrant Summit.
Globally acclaimed stem cell physician and the Director of GIOSTAR Dr.IVA said the vibrancy of Gujarat has become a source of attraction for the investors of all over the world. With the availability of stem cell treatment in Gujarat, a new chapter of success has been added to the all-round growth story of the State, she said.
Leading doctors and prominent people of medical services sector were present on the occasion.
Inauguration of GIOSTAR Saviour Hospital Ahmedabad by Chief Minister Mr. Narendra Modi
Inaugurating the GIOSTAR Saviour hospital in Ahmedabad today, Chief Minister Mr. Narendra Modi expressed resolve to set up one medical college in every district of the state.
Chief Minister also appealed the doctors to extend the benefits of the stem cell treatment for the organ transplantations of the war affected solders.
Chief Minister today inaugurated the newly-built Saviour hospital in Ahmedabad as a part of the materialization of one of the MOUs during the Vibrant Summit. The hospital is constructed in association with GIOSTAR Stem Cell Research Institute of America with a cost of Rs.35-crore, and will make available the Stem cell transplantation therapy to the people.
Speaking on the occasion Chief Minister said the Vibrant Summit is becoming instrumental in bringing the best of education and medical world to the state which is the real outcome of the Summit, apart from the investment it fetches to the industries sector.
He said the state government has focused on making available the best medical services to the people and as a part of it, the government has set up 15 new medical colleges and about 2115 seats in medical courses during last one decade. In 2001, there were only two medical colleges and 500 seats but now it has increased by many-fold, he said.
Chief Minister informed the state government has signed MOU with GIOSTAR, USA, and has set up a special organization with a view to free the tribal people of Gujarat from the genetical diseases like Sickle cell and Anemia.
Health Minister Mr. Jaynarayan Vyas said the state government is developing the medical services sector on PPP model. He expressed happiness that stem cell therapy is becoming available in Gujarat as an outcome of MOU during Vibrant Summit.
Globally acclaimed stem cell physician and the Director of GIOSTAR Dr.IVA said the vibrancy of Gujarat has become a source of attraction for the investors of all over the world. With the availability of stem cell treatment in Gujarat, a new chapter of success has been added to the all-round growth story of the State, she said.
Leading doctors and prominent people of Medical services sector were present on the occasion.
Gujrat Govt To Set Up Body To Control Sickle Cell Anaemia – GIOSTAR
The Gujarat government will set up a separateagency to control sickle cell anaemia (SCA), a rare genetic disorder prevalent largely in tribal belts in the state, the state assembly was informed today. “Sickle Cell Anaemia Control Society will be set up which shall be dedicated towards combating this disease,” Health Minister Jaynarayan Vyas said. The US-based Global Institute of Stem Cell Therapy and Research (GIOSTAR) has inked an MoU with the Gujarat government for establishing a stem cell centre at Civil Hospital in Surat to offer modern day treatment for the disease, he told the House.
SCA is a congenital illness, where blood cells get de-shaped leading to
anaemia amongst patients and deposition of iron in organs, thus adversely
impacting the general system.
Around 1,334 people have tested positive for SCA in Gujarat.
Guj govt to set up body to control sickle cell anaemia
Yahoo News – Gujrat Govt To Set Up Body To Control Sickle Cell Anaemia
Gandhinagar, Mar 18 (PTI) The Gujarat government will set up a separate agency to control sickle cell anaemia (SCA), a rare genetic disorder prevalent largely in tribal belts in the state, the state assembly was informed today. “Sickle Cell Anaemia Control Society will be set up which shall be dedicated towards combating this disease,” Health Minister Jaynarayan Vyas said. The US-based Global Institute of Stem Cell Therapy and Research (GIOSTAR) has inked an MoU with the Gujarat government for establishing a stem cell centre at Civil Hospital in Surat to offer modern day treatment for the disease, he told the House. SCA is a congenital illness, where blood cells get de-shaped leading to anaemia amongst patients and deposition of iron in organs, thus adversely impacting the general system. Around 1,334 people have tested positive for SCA in Gujarat. Traces of this rare genetic disorder were found amongst 7,964 persons out of the 73,230 screened during 2010-11, Vyas said. Those affected were largely found in tribal belts of districts like Valsad, Dang, Navsari, Tapi, Surat, Vadodara, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Godhra, Dahod and Narmada, he said. During a survey, traces of the disease were found amongst 10-14 per cent of the population residing in tribal belts of these districts, the Minister said. Of the 13,67,953 people screened in 64,00,000 tribal pockets so far, 10,475 have tested positive for SCA, while 1,62,706 showed traces of it, he told the Lower House.
