 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 02, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Vericel Corporation NASDAQ:VCEL, a leader in advanced therapies for the sports medicine and severe burn care markets, today announced the appointment of Lisa Wright to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Wright will serve as a member of the Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board. With the appointment of Ms. Wright, Vericels Board is now comprised of eight directors, seven of whom are independent. 