We are looking for US citizens, who plan or are willing to undergo a cosmetic/aesthetic surgical removal of their excessive abdominal skin (abdominoplasty). The removed skin will be further used to produce a drug product for international clinical trials.*

The cosmetic/aesthetic surgery will be performed at renowned specialized private hospitals in Heidelberg and Cologne, Germany.

• Heidelberg: Dr. Joachim Beck, MD – www.aq-clinics.de
• Cologne: Dr. med. Philipp Richrath MD – www.richrath-wuest.de

All incurred costs (travel expenses and accommodation) of the procedure will be reimbursed by TICEBA.

*to treat a rare childhood disease (Epidermolysis Bullosa) approved by the FDA – ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05464381

Please note, that the following criteria (and more medical inclusion and exclusion criteria) must be met by the donor:

• US citizens, who spent cumulatively less than 5 years in Europe
• US military members, who spent less than 6 months in Europe
• Not older than 40 years of age
• No history of infectious diseases, e.g. HIV and Hepatitis
• No history of tumor diseases, autoimmune diseases, or neurological disorders
• Non-smoker
• Weight loss must not exceed 66 lb
• Weight before weight loss must be ≤ 265 lb
• BMI ≤ 30
• Proof of anesthesia capability in advance