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Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. Announces Paul K. Wotton Ph.D. Recognized as Ernst & Young (EY) 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year™ for New Jersey RegionMARLBOROUGH, Mass. --(Business Wire)-- Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. ("ACT") (OTCBB:ACTC), a leader in the field of regenerative medicine, today announced that Paul K. Wotton, Ph.D. was the recipient of the 2014 Ernst and Young (EY) Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Regional Award for the Life Sciences category in the New Jersey region. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Dr. Wotton was selected as the award winner by a panel of independent judges and the award was presented at a gala event at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick on June 26th 2014. "I was honored to be selected as a finalist, and thrilled to be the recipient of the 2014 EY Entrepreneur of The Year Regional Award," said Paul K. Wotton, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer. "I would like to thank my former colleagues at Antares Pharma (NASDAQ:ATRS) for their support as well as the organizers of this prestigious award for making this all possible. I am now looking forward to working with my new colleagues at ACT as we advance its age-related macular degeneration (AMD (News - Alert)) and Stargardt's macular degeneration trials into phase 2." Now in its 28th year, the program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries throughout the world. Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 15, 2014. The awards are the culminating event of the EY Strategic Growth Forum®, the nation's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies. Sponsors Founded and produced by EY, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are sponsored in the United States by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and SAP (News - Alert) America. In New Jersey sponsors include DLA Piper, Merrill Corporation, Morgan Lewis, PNC (News - Alert) Bank, Willis of New Jersey, Empire Valuation Consultants, Scherzer International, SolomonEdwardsGroup, Cresa, Murray Devine, NJBIZ and NJTC. About Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. Advanced Cell Technology, Inc., (ACT) is a Marlborough, Mass.-based biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of human embryonic stem cell (hESC) and adult stem cell technology. The company's most advanced products are in clinical trials for the treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration, Stargardt's macular degeneration and myopic macular degeneration. ACT's preclinical programs involve cell therapies for the treatment of other ocular disorders and for diseases outside the field of ophthalmology, including autoimmune, inflammatory and wound healing-related disorders. The company's intellectual property portfolio includes pluripotent stem cell platforms - hESC and induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) - and other cell therapy research programs. For more information, visit www.advancedcell.com. About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries. About EY's Strategic Growth Markets practice EY's Strategic Growth Markets (SGM) practices guide leading high-growth companies. Our multidisciplinary teams of elite professionals provide perspective and advice to help our clients accelerate market leadership. SGM delivers assurance, tax, transactions and advisory services to thousands of companies spanning all industries. 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