SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cord Blood America, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CBAI - News), the umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation company (http://www.cordblood-america.com ) focused on bringing the life saving potential of stem cells to families nationwide and internationally, said today that Matthew Schissler, founder and CEO, in an interview with analyst Francis Gaskins, explained that the Company is very close to becoming cash flow positive.
The complete interview is available at http://www.stoxrox.com/cbai-feb-b.mp3 . "2009 is a tipping point year for Cord Blood America. We will continue our organic growth strategy, adding new health insurance partners and possible new acquisitions, while continuing to reduce debt," Mr. Schissler said.
Cord Blood America's CEO said he was encouraged that more Federal spending on stem cell research under President Obama could lead to more stem cell therapies which, in turn, will lead to more families storing stem cells. "The stem cell agenda is front and center with the new Administration," Mr. Schissler said.
Cord Blood America's CEO also referenced the cover story of the new Time magazine, which cited breakthroughs using stem cells to treat Parkinson's, heart disease and diabetes. "Investors should understand, in storing umbilical cord blood stem cells, we have a significant biological annuity with low bad debt ratio, strong gross profits, and a low cost structure in place that will allow us to take full advantage of the expected increase in the storage of stem cells," the Company's founder said.
About Cord Blood America
Cord Blood America (OTC Bulletin Board: CBAI - News) is the parent company of CorCell, which facilitates umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation for expectant parents and their children. Its mission is to be the most respected stem cell preservation company in the industry. Collected through a safe and non-invasive process, cord blood stem cells offer a powerful and potentially life-saving resource for treating a growing number of ailments, including cancer, leukemia, blood, and immune disorders. To find out more about Cord Blood America, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CBAI - News), visit our website at http://www.corcell.com/. For investor information, visit www.cordblood-america.com.
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