Stem Cell Research
The Issue
One of the most promising areas of research in medical science today is the potential to use stem cells to better understand diseases and find treatments and cures. This research has become controversial because it involves the use of human embryos.
Our Position
Massbio opposes the use of cloning technology for the purpose of initiating and bringing to term a human pregnancy, commonly called human cloning.
We support therapeutic cloning, which is the use of cloning of human cells, genes and tissues for the purpose of medical research and for the treatments of such conditions as Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and spinal cord injuries.
We support President Obama's decision to overturn the federal stem cell funding ban in order to solve unmet medical needs around the globe.
About MassBio
MassBio, founded in 1985, is a not-for-profit organization committed to advancing the development of critical new science, technology and medicines that benefit people worldwide.
Latest Updates
- March 10, 2010 Asterand announces 2010 Human Tissue Research Conference
- March 8, 2010 Biocell Center Corporation Partners with New England's Largest Community-Based Hospital Network to Offer a Unique Service in Amniotic Fluid Stem Cell Preservation
- March 8, 2010 LES Spring Meeting: Linking Entrepreneurship and Technology Commercialization
- March 5, 2010 MassBioEd Course: Four Day Leadership Training Program for Scientists
- March 2, 2010 JOULE NAMED AMONG 50 MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES IN THE WORLD