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Embryonic Stem Cell Research Holds Promise

Admin — Tue, 10 May 2011 23:49:02 +0000

“A bill outlawing embryonic stem cell research being considered by the Oklahoma Legislature should fail if legislators are adequately informed of the facts, not misconceptions.“ By Doug Cox – (R) Member of Oklahoma State Legislature. Read More

Prominent Researchers Published Op-Ed

Admin — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:43:12 +0000

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)

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Congress Must Act on Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Admin — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 21:33:59 +0000

Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) publishes open letter calling for congressional action on Federal funding of embryonic stem cell research

“The stakes for patients, and the scientists who are working so hard to help them, could not be higher.”

Read the following link for more information:
Open letter from researchers of leading institutions.

University and Medical College Associations Respond to Issue of Funding of Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Admin — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:04:20 +0000

Following is a joint statement by the Association of American Medical Colleges, Association of American Universities, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, and Council on Governmental Relations. It addresses the need for a final resolution to the issue of federal funding of embryonic stem cells.

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

Admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:50:35 +0000

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

Stem Cells – Separate the Hope from the Hype

Admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:35:43 +0000

Offshore Stem Cell Clinics Sell Hope, Not Science. Read More

Texas Medical Association Stem Cell Statement

Admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:47:35 +0000

The Texas Medical Association calls for a reasonable Texas state policy on stem cell research. The position encourages sound and ethical scientific principles and will be of great economic and medical benefit to the state and its citizens.

Restrictions Would Hamper Texas in Stem Cell Competition

Admin — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:56:35 +0000

International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) member explains why Texas must not be hampered in its ability to do ethical stem cell research of all kinds.

CAMR Statement Regarding NIH Draft Guidelines For Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Admin — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:43:45 +0000

Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research statement regarding NIH draft of regulations for NIH funded embryonic stem cell research.

Houston Chronicle Editorial – Stealth legislating

Admin — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:09:04 +0000

By injecting an amendment into the Texas Senate budget bill to ban state funding for stem cell research that involves the destruction of a human embryo, Finance Committee Chairman Steve Ogden, R-Bryan, has provided a textbook example of how powerful elected officials can end-run democratic processes to suit their own ideological agendas.
Passed with scant discussion by Ogden’s committee 6-5, the budget bill includes a rider that if allowed to become law, will inflict serious damage to efforts to boost regenerative medicine research in Texas, particularly at state institutions, including the University of Texas