EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:
(1) | Registration Statement (Form S-3, No. 333-185991) dated January 11, 2013, |
(2) | Registration Statement (Form S-3, No. 333-180411) dated March 28, 2012, |
(3) | Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 333-175023) dated June 20, 2011 pertaining to the Athersys, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan, |
(4) | Registration Statement (Form S-3, No. 333-164336) dated January 14, 2010, |
(5) | Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 333-147379) dated November 14, 2007 pertaining to the Athersys, Inc. Equity Incentive Compensation Plan, |
(6) | Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 333-147380) dated November 14, 2007 pertaining to the Athersys, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan, and |
(7) | Registration Statement (Form S-3/A, No. 333-144433) dated October 10, 2007; |
of our report dated March 12, 2013, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Athersys, Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Athersys, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2012.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Cleveland, Ohio
March 12, 2013