Private Funding for Stem Cells in Danger

September 20th, 2010 by Admin

Controversy over federal funding for stem cells is discouraging private funding.

Embryonic stem cell research, once again in the political cross hairs following last month’s court ruling halting most federal funding, has an even bigger money problem.  Private funding sources are avoiding investment in stem cell research until the regulation of the entire stem cell research field is stable.  It is a commonly known fact that private capital will take business risk but will not take political risk.  This problem must be resolved before the U.S. can reclaim its lead in medical research.

Read more: VCs, turn back on stem cell funding

Economics, Government

Prominent Researchers Published Op-Ed

September 13th, 2010 by Admin

Ruling puts current and future research at risk

Two of Houston’s leading Stem Cell researchers explain the severe consequences to medical treatment for Texans, Texas research institutions and the Texas economy.

Read the following links for more information:

Houston Chronicle op-ed
Report on economic impact of stem cell research in Texas (pdf file)

Let your federal and state legislators know your opinion: Click on Who Represents Me?

Economics, Editorials and Opinion, Embryonic stem cell, Legislation - federal, Stem Cell Research

University And Hospital Associations Respond To Injunction On Funding Of Embryonic Stem Cell Research

September 1st, 2010 by Admin

“This is a catastrophe. “…It’s now possible that the United States is now taken out of embryonic stem cell research.”   Read More

Adult Stem Cells, Economics, Editorials and Opinion, Education, Embryonic stem cell, STEM CELL NEWS, Stem Cell Research

Stem Cell Research – There Are No Easy Answers

August 29th, 2010 by Admin

The renewed debate over embryonic stem cells highlights the advances and complications that have arisen in the field since its controversial beginnings.  Read More

Adult Stem Cells, Breakthrough, Economics, Education, Embryonic stem cell, Politics, STEM CELL NEWS, Stem Cell Research, Stem Cell Science

PRIOR TO 2011 – House unanimously OKs $178.4 billion budget plan

April 19th, 2009 by Admin

Compromise – Texas House of Representatives agree not to force a vote on embryonic stem cell research leaving the rider on the Senate version to be settled in conference committee.

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Economics, Legislation - Texas