McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth | Working Paper

Government Sponsored Versus Private Venture Capital: Canadian Evidence

This paper investigates the relative performance of enterprises backed by government-sponsored venture capitalists and private venture capitalists.

James Brander, Edward J. Egan, Thomas F. Hellmann May 30, 2008

Center for Energy Studies | Conference Report

Biomass to Chemicals and Fuels: Science, Technology and Public Policy

Conference Report

Amy Myers Jaffe
Rosa Dominguez-Faus
Lauren Smulcer

January 1, 2008

Center for Health and Biosciences | Biomedical Research | Research Paper

Hot Topic: Stem Cell Controversy: Are Human Skin Cells Really the Breakthrough?

A discussion of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, recently developed stem-like cells that are being considered for new research.

Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Neal F. Lane December 7, 2007

A scientist picks up test tubes from a rack.

Science and Technology Policy | Research Paper

Hot Topic: Innovation and Economic Competitiveness Through Science and Technology

The United States is losing its competitive edge in a rapidly changing world economy. By taking advantage of advances in…

Neal F. Lane, Kirstin R.W. Matthews October 19, 2007

Center for Health and Biosciences | Biomedical Research | Research Paper

U.S. Stem Cell Policy — Unintended Consequences

Over the past decade, the U.S. human embryonic stem cell (hESC) policy has become a hodgepodge of difficult-to-understand and easily misinterpreted legislation and regulations.

Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Neal F. Lane October 12, 2007

Center for Health and Biosciences | Biomedical Research | Conference Report

Avenues for Advancement: Conference Summary

Summary of discussions from an October 2006 conference on stem cell research including input from policymakers, scientists and ethicists.

Kirstin R.W. Matthews August 8, 2007

Center for Health and Biosciences | Biomedical Research | Program

International Stem Cell Policy Program

A program 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 international stem cell policies and the ethical use of stem cells for research.

November 28, 2006