** Shares of the developer of cell-based technologies and
therapeutics AVCO.O gain ~22% to $2.50 after market on
strategic partnership with GE Healthcare
** Partnership enables Avalon to accelerate its clinical
programs in cellular immunotherapy and stem cell-derived
exosome-based regenerative therapeutics - CEO David Jin
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** Deal to also help Avalon improve manufacturing, ease
costs and minimize variability in the automated and standardized
bio-production process of clinical-grade cellular products
** Up to Monday's close, stock down 25.5% YTD
(Reporting by Shanti S Nair in Bengaluru)
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shantis.nair.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net))