8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 05, 2018

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FIBROCELL SCIENCE, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

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DELAWARE	001-31564	87-0458888
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(Commission File No.)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

405 EAGLEVIEW BLVD., EXTON, PA 19341

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(484) 713-6000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed from last report)

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 05, 2018, Fibrocell Science, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the Company's submission of an investigational new drug application for FCX-013 for the treatment of moderate to severe localized scleroderma. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

On February 05, 2018, Fibrocell Science Inc., posted an updated Corporate Presentation on its website www.fibrocell.com. A copy of the presentation is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated February 05, 2018.
99.2	Corporate Presentation dated February 05, 2018.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

	Fibrocell Science, Inc.
By:	/s/ John M. Maslowski
	John M. Maslowski
	President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: February 05, 2018

EX-99.1

Fibrocell Announces Submission of Investigational New Drug Application for FCX-013 for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Localized Scleroderma EXTON, PA — February 5, 2018 — Fibrocell Science, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCSC), a gene therapy company focused on transformational autologous cell-based therapies for skin and connective tissue diseases, today announced the submission of an Investigational New Drug (IND) Application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for FCX-013, the Company’s gene therapy candidate for the treatment of moderate to severe localized scleroderma. Localized scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder that manifests as excess production of collagen resulting in thickening, or fibrosis, of the skin and connective tissue. Moderate to severe forms of localized scleroderma, including the linear subtype, can result in significant morbidity, including pain, restricted motion, disfigurement and developmental issues. FCX-013 is an autologous fibroblast genetically modified to express matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP-1), a protein responsible for breaking down collagen. FCX-013 incorporates Intrexon Corporation’s proprietary RheoSwitch Therapeutic System®, a biologic switch activated by an orally administered compound to control protein expression once the initial fibrosis has been resolved. “We are pleased to announce the submission of the IND as it represents a significant milestone in advancing development of FCX-013 for the treatment of moderate to severe localized scleroderma,” said John Maslowski, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fibrocell. “Adequate treatment options do not exist for this vulnerable patient population. We are committed to developing our novel gene therapy candidate to address this important unmet medical need of patients suffering from this chronic, painful and debilitating disorder.” The FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation to FCX-013 for the treatment of localized scleroderma. In addition, FCX-013 has been granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for the treatment of moderate to severe localized scleroderma. About FCX-013 Fibrocell is in pre-clinical development of FCX-013, its gene therapy candidate for the treatment of moderate to severe localized scleroderma. FCX-013 is an autologous fibroblast genetically modified using lentivirus and encoded for matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP-1), a protein responsible for breaking down collagen. FCX-013 incorporates Intrexon’s proprietary RheoSwitch Therapeutic System®, a biologic switch activated by an orally administered compound to control protein expression at the site of the localized scleroderma lesions. FCX-013 is designed to be injected under the skin at the location of the fibrotic lesions where the genetically-modified fibroblast cells will produce MMP-1 to break down excess collagen accumulation. With the FCX- 013 therapy, the patient will take an oral compound to facilitate protein expression. Once the fibrosis is resolved, the patient will stop taking the oral compound which will halt further MMP-1 production.

About Localized Scleroderma Localized scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder that manifests as excess production of extracellular matrix, specifically collagen, resulting in thickening of the skin and connective tissue. Localized scleroderma encompasses several subtypes which are classified based on the depth and pattern of the lesion(s). The moderate to severe forms of the disorder include linear, generalized, deep, pansclerotic and mixed morphea subtypes. Linear scleroderma is the most common subtype in juvenile localized scleroderma and is associated with high morbidity and lifelong disability. Linear lesions of the limbs may cause limb length discrepancy due to impaired growth, muscle atrophy and joint contractures—orthopedic complications are reported in 30% to 50% of patients. Current treatments for localized scleroderma, which include systemic or topical corticosteroids, UVA light therapy and physical therapy, only address the symptoms of the disorder. We estimate that there are approximately 90,000 patients in the U.S. considered to have moderate to severe localized scleroderma. About Fibrocell Fibrocell is an autologous cell and gene therapy company translating personalized biologics into medical breakthroughs for diseases affecting the skin and connective tissue. Fibrocell’s most advanced product candidate, FCX-007, is the subject of a Phase 1/2 clinical trial for the treatment of recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB). Fibrocell is in pre-clinical development of FCX-013, its product candidate for the treatment of moderate to severe localized scleroderma. Fibrocell’s gene therapy portfolio is being developed in collaboration with Intrexon Corporation (NYSE: XON), a leader in synthetic biology. For more information, visit www.fibrocell.com or follow Fibrocell on Twitter at @Fibrocell. Trademarks Fibrocell, the Fibrocell logo, and Fibrocell Science are trademarks of Fibrocell Science, Inc. and/or its affiliates. RheoSwitch Therapeutic System is a registered trademark of Intrexon Corporation. All other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains, and our officers and representatives may from time to time make, statements that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements that are not historical facts are hereby identified as forward-looking statements for this purpose and include, among others, statements relating to: Fibrocell’s expectations regarding the timing and development of FCX-013; the potential advantages of Fibrocell’s product candidates, including FCX-013, and other statements regarding Fibrocell’s future operations, financial performance and financial position, prospects, strategies, objectives and other future events.

Forward-looking statements are based upon management’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and events to differ materially and adversely from those indicated herein including, among others: uncertainties and delays relating to the initiation, enrollment and completion of pre- clinical studies and clinical trials; whether pre-clinical study and clinical trial results will validate and support the safety and efficacy of Fibrocell’s product candidates; unanticipated or excess costs relating to the development of Fibrocell’s gene therapy product candidates; Fibrocell’s ability to obtain additional capital to continue to fund operations; Fibrocell’s ability to maintain its collaboration with Intrexon Corporation; and the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Fibrocell’s most recent Form 10-K filing and Form 10-Q filings. As a result, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. While Fibrocell may update certain forward-looking statements from time to time, Fibrocell specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. # # # Investor & Media Relations Contacts: Karen Casey 484.713.6133 kcasey@fibrocell.com

EX-99.2

Corporate Presentation February 5, 2018

Forward-Looking Statements This presentation and our accompanying remarks contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements that are not historical facts are hereby identified as forward- looking statements for this purpose and include, among others, statements relating to: the potential advantages of our product candidates; the initiation, design and timing of pre-clinical studies and clinical trials and activities and the reporting of the results thereof; the timing of regulatory submissions and actions; expected milestones; and all other statements relating to our future operations, future financial performance, future financial condition, prospects or other future events. Forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and assumptions and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied by such statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, among others: that interim clinical trial results are not necessarily indicative of final clinical results and final clinical trial results may not be positive with regard to safety or efficacy of FCX-007; uncertainties and delays relating to the initiation, enrollment and completion of pre-clinical studies and clinical trials, including with respect to FCX-007, FCX-013 and our other product candidates; whether pre-clinical study and clinical trial results will validate and support the safety and efficacy of our product candidates; the risk that results seen in pre-clinical studies may not be replicated in humans; varying interpretation of pre-clinical and clinical data; unanticipated or excess costs relating to the development of our gene therapy product candidates; our ability to obtain additional capital to continue to fund operations; our ability to maintain our collaboration with Intrexon Corporation; and the other factors discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Qs which are available through the “Investors—SEC Filings” page of our website at www.fibrocell.com. As a result, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in connection with this presentation represent our views only as of the date of this presentation (or any earlier date indicated in such statement). While we may update certain forward-looking statements from time to time, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if new information becomes available in the future. 2

Proprietary autologous fibroblast cell capabilities + Ex vivo genetic modification of patients’ own fibroblast cells FCX-007 Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB) FCX-013 Moderate to Severe Localized Scleroderma Arthritis and related conditions 3 Fibrocell at a Glance Personalized medical breakthroughs for diseases of the skin and connective tissue • Interim data from three patients reported in Phase 1 • First adult patient enrolled in Phase 2 • Obtained FDA allowance to initiate enrollment of pediatric patients in Phase 2  Orphan Drug Designation  Rare Pediatric Disease Designation  Fast Track Designation • Submitted IND to FDA • Completed GLP biodistribution/toxicology study • Safety clinical trial expected to initiate in 2018  Orphan Drug Designation  Rare Pediatric Disease Designation • Deliver therapeutic protein locally to the joint providing sustained efficacy while avoiding key side effects typically associated with systemic therapy Portfolio being developed in collaboration with

Autologous fibroblasts harvested from patients • Readily sourced, as fibroblasts are the most common cell type in skin and connective tissue • Reduced rejection and immunogenicity concerns because the donor is the patient • Established manufacturing process and regulatory pathway for autologous fibroblasts Lentiviral vector gene transfer • 3rd generation and self- inactivating for additional safety • Accommodates large gene constructs • Transduces both dividing and non-dividing cells • Target gene integration for long-term expression of the protein Ex vivo gene modified cells • Confirmation vector copy number and protein expression levels prior to dosing • Live virus is not administered directly into patients 4 Our Autologous Fibroblast Gene Therapy Platform Delivery Vehicle Vector Ex vivo Modification FCX-007 autologous dermal fibroblasts in culture

Personalized Biologics Approach 5

Development Pipeline 6 Program Condition Target Research Pre-Clinical Development Human Clinical Trials FCX-007 Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB) Type VII Collagen FCX-013 Moderate to Severe Localized Scleroderma MMP-1 Research Arthritis and Related Conditions TBD

FCX-007 Providing Hope for RDEB Patients 7 RDEB patients do not produce type VII collagen (COL7) due to mutation in COL7A1 gene • Main component of anchoring fibrils that connect skin layers FCX-007 is an autologous human dermal fibroblast transduced with a lentiviral (LV) vector encoded for COL7A1 • Local injection to the papillary dermis Photo credit: Science Photo Library

About RDEB 8 Disease Current Treatments Epidemiology • Cause: A mutation in the COL7A1 gene that encodes for COL7 • Devastating, progressive, painful blistering disease that often leads to death • Diagnosed at infancy • High mortality rate – 76% of RDEB patients do not live past their 30’s1 • Current treatments only address symptoms  Bandaging & antibiotics – bandaging alone can exceed $10,000 per month2  Feeding tubes  Surgery, including hand and esophageal Dystrophic EB (DEB) ~5,500 – 12,500 US3 • RDEB ~1,100 – 2,500 US4

Functional COL7 Expression Confirmation 9 Culture supernatant evaluated for in vitro COL7 expression • ELISA assay indicates virus dose-dependent protein expression • Trimeric form of COL7 produced by RDEB patient fibroblasts transduced with LV-COL7 •Must be trimeric to be functional Reference: Bruckner-Tuderman, Leena. Can Type VII Collagen Injections Cure Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa? Molecular Therapy (2008) 17 1, 6–7. COL7 Formation Trimeric Form (900kDa) RD EB + C o n tr o l P u ri fi ed C OL 7 FC X -0 0 7 -0 1 FC X -0 0 7 -0 2 COL7 IP Immunoprecipitation (IP)/Western Blot Trimeric COL7 (900kDa) In vitro studies show FCX-007 results in expression of COL7 in functional trimeric form

RDEB Patient’s Non-Transduced Fibroblasts • RDEB patients lack COL7A1 gene that plays critical role forming anchoring fibrils & providing integral stability to skin • In vitro studies show production of functional trimeric structure COL7 which RDEB patients lack capability to produce • In vivo studies show COL7 expression detected at basement membrane zone and underlying dermis just 17 days after injection Xenografts on immunodeficient mice RDEB Patient’s Fibroblasts Transduced with FCX-007 Normal Human Fibroblasts FCX-007 is a personalized therapeutic approach addressing the underlying cause of RDEB No COL7 production After FCX-007 transduction COL7 (in green) production begins in same RDEB patient fibroblasts Treating Underlying Pathology of RDEB 10

FCX-007 Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial Design 11 Title A Phase 1/2 Trial of FCX-007 (Genetically-Modified Autologous Human Dermal Fibroblasts) for Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB) NCT02810951 Primary Objective To evaluate the safety of a single intradermal injection session of FCX-007 Secondary Objective To evaluate wound healing and pharmacology of FCX-007 Investigator Sites Stanford University School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado Phase 1 Status • Four patients enrolled and dosed • Interim data readout provided in September 2017 • Completed dosing of the fourth patient and performed additional dosing of existing Phase 1 patients in 4Q2017 Phase 2 Status • Six patients ages seven and older targeted for enrollment • One adult patient enrolled; manufacturing in-process • Obtained FDA allowance to initiate enrollment of pediatric patients for Phase 2

FCX-007 Interim Data Readout • Interim readout of data for three NC1+ adult Phase 1 patients, 12 weeks post- administration • Single injection session of FCX-007 to target wounds or preliminary safety assessment • Five wounds treated over three patients ranging from 4.4cm2 to 13.1cm2 in size • FCX-007 was well tolerated through 12 weeks post-administration No serious adverse events or product related adverse events No replication competent lentivirus (RCL) detected  Low to no autoantibody response detected • Positive early trends noted in pharmacology signals and wound healing • The Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) concluded that safety and potential benefit were established, and allowed continuation of enrollment and dosing 12

FCX-007 Interim Readout: Wound Healing • Digital images captured and tracings performed  Skin tattoos and transparent overlays used as landmarks •Wounds monitored in the study prior to dosing were open at each monitoring visit up to 8 months • Compared to the baseline measurement collected at Day 0 pre-administration, wounds healing after a single injection session of FCX-007 resulted as follows: 13 Number of Wounds Meeting Criteria Percent Healing Four weeks post-administration 100% (5/5) > 75% healed 12 weeks post-administration 80% (4/5)* > 70% healed * Increase in size for one wound from the data set may have potentially destabilized due to biopsy samples collected in the center of the wound bed Day 0 Pre-Administration 4 Weeks 12 Weeks 75% healed 0% healed Treated area: 10.3cm2 Right posterior leg • White arrows denote tracking tattoo • Dash lines represent target treatment area • Day 0 pen markings denote injection locations • 4 week solid lines denote remaining wounded areas

FCX-007 Interim Readout: Pharmacology 14Texas Red – C7/fNC1 + DAPI + FITC – laminin 332Texas Red – C7/fNC1 • Variable pharmacology signals detected throughout the data set in each patient for one or more assays through 12 weeks post-administration (qPCR, electron microscopy, immunofluorescence)  Anchoring fibrils have not been detected to date, whereas COL7 mRNA and COL7 protein have been confirmed in multiple patient samples, including one that detected linear expression of COL7 • Linear expression of COL7 in the basement membrane zone (BMZ) and expression in the dermis detected through 12 weeks post-administration

Fibrocell’s existing cGMP cell therapy manufacturing facility in Exton, PA has been designated as the production site for FCX-007 after incorporation into the IND • ~13,000 square foot facility includes:  Cleanroom for cell culture manufacturing  On-site quality control testing laboratories  Cryogenic storage Warehouse and distribution areas  Centrally monitored • Site for remaining clinical and future commercial manufacture of FCX-007, with capacity to serve the U.S. RDEB market • In-house manufacturing expertise for fibroblast-based autologous cell and gene therapy products • Previous experience with commercial autologous fibroblast manufacturing • Multiple site inspections by FDA Manufacturing Experience and Solutions 15

Localized Scleroderma 16 Disease Epidemiology • Excess production of collagen characterized by skin fibrosis and scars • Focus on moderate to severe subtypes, including linear • Thickening may extend to underlying tissue and muscle in children which may impair growth in affected limbs or forehead • Lesions appearing across joints impair motion and may be permanent • Localized Scleroderma ~160,000 sufferers US5 comprised of different sub- types  ~90,000 patients are considered moderate to severe6 Current Treatments Current treatments only address symptoms: • Systemic or topical corticosteroids • UVA light therapy • Physical therapy Photo: Reprinted from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 59, Issue 3, Stéphanie Christen-Zaech, Miriam D. Hakim, F. Sule Afsar, Amy S. Paller. Pediatric morphea (localized scleroderma): Review of 136 patients, Figure 1, pp. 385-396. Copyright Sept 2008. Used with permission from Elsevier Ltd.

FCX-013 Development Progressing 17 • Product profile  Autologous fibroblasts genetically modified using lentivirus and encoded for matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP-1), a protein responsible for breaking down collagen  Incorporates Intrexon’s RheoSwitch Therapeutic System® (RTS®) to control protein expression • RTS® has previous human clinical trial experience • FDA designations  Orphan Drug Designation for treatment of localized scleroderma  Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for treatment of moderate to severe localized scleroderma • Completed GLP toxicology/biodistribution study  Bleomycin fibrosis model using immunocompromised mice (NOD/SCID)  No test article-related clinical observations, body weight changes, changes in clinical pathology parameters, gross observations or organ weight change  No significant vector biodistribution to target organs • IND submitted to FDA • Expect to initiate a safety clinical trial in 2018

FCX-013 Proof-of-Concept Study 18 • Study Design  Bleomycin treated SCID mouse model  N=30 mice over test and control groups  Assessed histologically for reduction of dermal thickness and sub-dermal muscle in the presence of FCX-013 and oral ligand • Result  Bleomycin treatment resulted in skin fibrosis, measured by a significant increase in dermal thickness  Demonstrated that FCX-013 with ligand reduced the dermal thickness of fibrotic tissue to levels similar to non-bleomycin (saline) with ligand treated skin  Further reduced the thickness of the sub-dermal muscle layer Blecomycin treatments Ligand Treatment D0 D28 D29 D39 Cell injection Harvest skin samples CONTROL: Saline (no Bleo) No Cells TEST: Bleomycin FCX-013 CONTROL: Bleomycin Non-Modified Cells

Research Program for Arthritis 19 • Deliver therapeutic protein locally to the joint providing sustained efficacy while avoiding key side effects typically associated with systemic therapy • Combines Fibrocell’s autologous fibroblast technology with Intrexon’s cellular engineering to develop localized gene therapies • Focused on addressing chronic inflammation and degenerative diseases of the joint, including arthritis

Program Milestone Timing FCX-007 FDA grants Fast Track Designation January 2017 FCX-007 Phase 1/2 trial first adult patient dosed February 2017 FCX-013 FDA grants Rare Pediatric Disease Designation June 2017 FCX-007 Phase 1/2 trial interim update September 2017 FCX-007 Enrolled first adult patient in Phase 2 3Q2017 FCX-007 Additional dosing of adult patients in Phase 1 4Q2017 FCX-007 Obtained FDA allowance to initiate pediatric enrollment in Phase 2 January 2018 FCX-013 IND submission January 2018 FCX-007 Dosing of first adult patient in Phase 2 2Q2018 FCX-013 Initiation of safety clinical trial 2018 Milestones and Financials 20 Category Amount Cash at September 30, 2017 $11.9M; closed $10.5M raise (gross) December 2017 Share Count (Outstanding/Fully Diluted) 25.9M/62.5M as of December 28, 2017 Cash Runway Cash into 1Q2019

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