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Talking points about Stem Cells for Republicans

December 3, 2010 February 1, 2021 / By Professor Paul Knoepfler, Ph.D.

I first published this a year ago, but with the 2012 election coming up, I think it is even more relevant today. In the debate over funding for embryonic stem cell research, it is usually assumed that Democrats are in favor of embryonic stem cell research and that Republicans are opposed. But recent polls suggest …

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Why scientists must be advocates too: Jeff Sheehy

October 11, 2010 February 1, 2021 / By Professor Paul Knoepfler, Ph.D.

CIRM Board Member, Jeff Sheehy, has a wonderful piece in Nature Medicine on why patient advocates play a critical role in decision making on research priorities (hat tip to Amy Adams who first blogged on Sheehy’s piece). Patient advocates bring a unique and valuable perspective to the table. Their role in guiding CIRM research funding …

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