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 a renown specialized private hospital in Heidelberg, Germany by Dr. Joachim Beck, MD (www.aq-clinics.de).
All incurred costs (travel expenses and accommodation) of the procedure will be reimbursed by TICEBA.
* e.g. to treat a rare childhood disease
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
If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please contact the TICEBA Office: office@ticeba.com or T +49 6221 71833-0 for further information. We will establish the contact to Dr. Joachim Beck, MD. Furthermore, a detailed medical preliminary consultation will be held to clarify your health status and open questions. Your data will be treated confidentially and will not be disclosed to third parties.