Abstract: Techniques are described for receiving an online request to verify an asset, e.g., a line-item from an online profile. The technique determines a verifying entity, such as an educational institution, that has authority to verify the line-item, e.g., an earned certificate, and sends a request to such verifying entity to do so. The asset is added to and verified on the distributed ledger or is verified before adding to the distributed ledger. A verification indicator is coupled to the asset, signaling that the asset has been verified once and need not be verified again. A notification that the asset is verified is transmitted to interested parties. The verification may be at a level, such as a one day verification of a negative drug test. The verifications are searchable on the distributed ledger, e.g., an employer may query for verified assets that match job-related requirements.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a device and method to prevent migration of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells (hMSCs) from a delivery site while allowing communication between the stem cells and native cardiomyocytes. The device is characterized by scaffold pore size, fiber diameter and biomaterial selection. The invention includes a two part polyurethane scaffold that prevents migration of stem cells, allows gap junction formation through pores and is packaged for minimally invasive delivery.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a device and method to prevent migration of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells (hMSCs) from a delivery site while allowing communication between the stem cells and native cardiomyocytes. The device is characterized by scaffold pore size, fiber diameter and biomaterial selection. The invention includes a two part polyurethane scaffold that prevents migration of stem cells, allows gap junction formation through pores and is packaged for minimally invasive delivery.