International Stem Cell Policy Program
- KEY PEOPLE
- PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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Human embryonic stem cell research is viewed as a critical area of study by much of the scientific and medical community. While a significant amount of research is necessary before embryonic stem cells can be used in therapy, experts believe that one day embryonic stem cells may have the potential to cure or treat debilitating injuries or diseases such as spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease and diabetes.
The mission of the International Stem Cell Policy Program is to bring together scientists, ethicists, policymakers, media experts, and community and business leaders to find new ways to engage the general public in a dialogue on these vital issues. The program includes a U.S. conference series titled "Stem Cells: Saving Lives or Crossing Lines," a series of international conferences, major public policy research and publications, workshops to bring together scholars and scientists from the international community, and conference reports on the workshops.
Support for this program has been generously provided by the State of Qatar and the emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, through the State of Qatar Endowment for International Stem Cell Policy.
Click here for an introduction to stem cells.
Click here for a link to the conference series.
Click here for additional suggested readings and Web sites.
- PUBLICATIONS
- 2008
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Stem Cell Research: A Science and Policy Overview
Kirstin R. Matthews
