The Empire State Stem Cell Board has drafted a strategic plan “to guide New York State’s $600 million, 11-year investment in stem cell research.” The New York State Department of Health has invited public comment on the plan, which is available at the New York State Stem Cell Science (NYSTEM) website.
While the goals of the plan are laudable, the thrust of the plan is aimed primarily at “embryonic stem cell lines” even though the goals are entirely plausible with adult stem cell research. While adult stem cell research is referenced, it is not given the preeminence it is due, nor is it certain that adult stem cell research will be funded under the Strategic Plan.
Americans United for Life has teamed up with New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, Family Research Council (FRC), and FRC’s Dr. David Prentice to provide further information on the escalating benefits of adult stem cell research and the limitations and dangers of embryonic stem cell research.
Click here to read our comments, “NYSTEM Should Fund Proven Cures and Treatments, Not Speculation.”
