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PHILADELPHIA - PennZone -- ExpressCells, Inc. (ExpressCells), a privately-owned genetic engineering company that creates knock-in cell lines for drug discovery, will be one of the finalists presenting in the Start-Up Stadium during BIO Digital Week.

"We are honored to be selected by the judges as one of the finalists for Start-Up Stadium. We hope that all BIO Digital Week attendees view our presentation, which will be available on demand via the meeting platform."

Start-Up Stadium provides an exciting and interactive experience where key stakeholders of the early-stage life science community, investors, and strategic partners provide feedback and judge 6 minute pitches presented by start-up biotech companies. During BIO Digital Week, attendees can watch ExpressCells' pitch on-demand and meet with the company via BIO's One-on-One Partnering.

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"ExpressCells is excited to be part of BIO Digital Week," Mr. Handel continued. "We hope to gain valuable feedback and to meet with both potential customers and potential investors.

About ExpressCells

ExpressCells is a private biotechnology company based in Philadelphia, PA. Its propriety genome editing technology, in combination with CRISPR/Cas9, creates advanced, knock-in cell line up to 75% faster than older processes. This technology allows ExpressCells to insert up to three genes into the same cell line.

ExpressCells' first knock-in cell lines code for bioluminescent and fluorescent proteins. These allow scientists to more see the results of their experiments in real time. ExpressCells sells both custom cell lines—each designed to meet the specific requirements of an individual scientist—and catalog cell lines. For more information, visit www.xpresscells.com.