Stem Cell Therapeutics Announces the Resignation of a Board of Director

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - September 15, 2010) - Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. ("SCT" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: SSS) announced today that Scott Tannas will leave the board on September 30th, 2010.

Dean Peterson, SCT Chairman said "we thank Scott for his service to the company, and agree that now is the right time to reduce the size of our board. We have a "hands - on agenda" in front of us, and we feel confident we can move forward with current incumbents."

About Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp.: Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. is a public biotechnology company (TSX-V: SSS) focused on the development and commercialization of drug-based therapies to treat central nervous system diseases. SCT is a leader in the development of therapies that utilize drugs to stimulate a patient's own resident stem cells. The Company's programs aim to repair brain and nerve function lost due to disease or injury. The Company's extensive patent portfolio of owned and licensed intellectual property supports the potential expansion into future clinical programs in numerous neurological diseases such as traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and ALS.

These securities have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the securities laws of any state, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of U.S. persons unless an applicable exemption from U.S. registration requirements is available.

Except for historical information, this press release may contain forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company's current expectation regarding future events. These forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties, which may cause but are not limited to, changing market conditions, the successful and timely completion of clinical studies, the establishment of corporate alliances, the impact of competitive products and pricing, new product development, uncertainties related to the regulatory approval process and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's ongoing quarterly and annual reporting.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.


Contacts:
Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp.
Alan Moore, PhD
President and CEO
403-245-5495 ext.224
amoore@stemcellthera.com

Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp.
Angelika Goncalves DaSilva
Operations Manager
403-245-5495 ext. 221
adasilva@stemcellthera.com
www.stemcellthera.com

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