International Stem Cell Policy

Though there is still much work to be done, stem cell and regenerative medicine have remarkable potential to cure or treat debilitating injuries and diseases such as spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease and diabetes. 

The mission of the Baker Institute International Stem Cell Policy initiative 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 international stem cell policies and the ethical use of stem cells for research. The program includes an international conference series:  “Stem Cells: Saving Lives or Crossing Lines.” The initiative also sponsors local events and lectures, workshops that bring together scholars and scientists from the international community, workshop conference reports, and major public policy research.