President Obama has indicated that he plans to overturn the funding restrictions for stem cell research by signing an Executive Order. Currently, under the policy set by President Bush, federal funding for stem cell research can only be applied to human embryonic stem cell lines derived prior to August 9, 2001. If President Obama signs an Executive Order, then many new funding opportunities will be available for stem cell projects because the current funding barriers will be removed.
Click here to send President Obama a quick message thanking him for his support of stem cell research.
The time is now to make this important change in policy. Because stem cells have the unique ability to develop into many different cell types in the body, they are of great value to scientists and researchers looking for new ways to help cure diseases.
Click here for more information on the current state of federal funding for stem cell research at the National Institute of Health (NIH).
2 comments:
This is exciting.
I agree, I sent my e-mail in to O'Bama. There is so much excitement in the research community for medical breakthru's. We shouldn't be dragging our heels ! ellie
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