Even though the federal government,
under the policies of President George Bush, has restricted funding on embryonic stem cell research, New Jersey,
California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Wisconsin and Illinois are moving ahead with state funding of stem cell
research. New York lobbyists are asking New York to join the other states in funding this politically controversial
research. Roswell Park Cancer Institute's president Dr. David C. Hohn, and other state research and medical
institutions, wants New York to approve embryonic stem cell research funding, and hopes to see the state funding placed
under a broader umbrella of biomedical research. Research would be monitored by a committee of scientists, to ensure
ethical practices and standards. Supporters of embryonic stem cell research believe this research can lead to cures in
cancer, and a variety of diseases, that currently have resisted traditional research breakthroughs.Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
States move ahead with stem cell research
Even though the federal government,
under the policies of President George Bush, has restricted funding on embryonic stem cell research, New Jersey,
California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Wisconsin and Illinois are moving ahead with state funding of stem cell
research. New York lobbyists are asking New York to join the other states in funding this politically controversial
research. Roswell Park Cancer Institute's president Dr. David C. Hohn, and other state research and medical
institutions, wants New York to approve embryonic stem cell research funding, and hopes to see the state funding placed
under a broader umbrella of biomedical research. Research would be monitored by a committee of scientists, to ensure
ethical practices and standards. Supporters of embryonic stem cell research believe this research can lead to cures in
cancer, and a variety of diseases, that currently have resisted traditional research breakthroughs.
1. Research must be monitored by a committee of scientists
Posted at 3:58PM on Feb 12th 2006 by MediaPR