NEW YORK, April 21, 2010 – NeoStem, Inc. (NYSE Amex: NBS) (“NeoStem” or the “Company”), an international biopharmaceutical company with operations in the U.S. and China, announced today that Dr. Robin Smith, Chairman and CEO of NeoStem took part in an insightful interview with NBC affiliate, KXAN Austin news.

In connection with the April 15th launch of the newest adult stem cell collection center in the NeoStem network, NeoStem’s Chairman and CEO was interviewed on KXAN Austin News at the new state of the art Austin collection center. During the interview, Dr. Smith spoke about the promise of adult stem cell therapy and the important role the Company is playing in that future.  The full interview can be viewed by visiting the KXAN Austin news website (http://www.kxan.com/dpp/health/austin-clinic-to-bank-adult-stem-cells).

"This is an exciting time in the evolution of stem cell-based therapies and NeoStem is well positioned to offer insight as a leading provider of adult stem cell collection,  banking and storage services to the general adult population," commented Dr. Robin Smith, Chairman and CEO of NeoStem, Inc. "We are thrilled to be able to share with the public how they can take steps today to prepare for their future.”