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Ronnda L. Bartel, Ph.D. joined Aastrom as Vice President, Research & Development in October 2006. In her new role she is responsible for the product development and manufacturing of Aastrom's TRC-based cell products, as well as the Company's discovery and research efforts. Dr. Bartel is a seasoned scientist with more than 20 years of research and product development experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical, diagnostic and device sectors. During this time she held several management positions including, Senior Principal Scientist, Cell Biology at Advanced Tissue Sciences, Vice President, Scientific Development and Senior Director, Stem Cell Development at Stem Cells, Inc. Senior Director, Science and Technology at SRS Capital, LLC, and, most recently, Executive Director, Biological Research at MicroIslet Inc. She has also held positions in clinical development, drug delivery, business development and manufacturing. Dr. Bartel holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Kansas, completed postdoctoral work at the University of Michigan and received a B.A. in Chemistry and Biology from Tabor College. | 