Ohio Stem Cell Network - Diabetes and Stem Cell Research in Ohio

Ohio Stem Cell Network

This online network has been developed as a virtual meeting space for all those interested in seeing responsible stem cell research occur in Ohio. More than anything, we want to provide hope for the 716,000 Ohioans with diabetes, 15,000 with Multiple Sclerosis, 55,000 cancer patients, and millions more with serious medical conditions that could benefit from expanded stem cell research.

Because support for stem cell research comes from all over the state, we created an online forum as space to discuss stem cell research so we can unite our voices to bring about the hope that this research inspires. Please explore our site for valuable information, news, and events regarding stem cell research.

About Ohio Stem Cell Network:

About The Ohio Stem Cell Network

We are Ohioans who support stem cell research. We do so because this research holds promise for alleviating the suffering and saving the lives of more than 100 million Americans. Our network in Ohio consists of individuals - patients, families, and friends - who want to unite our voices in support of stem cell research. Medical researchers believe that stem cell research could lead to new treatments or cures for diseases that afflict hundreds of thousands of Ohio's children and adults and millions of other Americans. However, some of Ohio's legislators have attempted to pass state laws that would ban and criminalize promising types of stem cell research in Ohio. Citizen disapproval of Ohio House Bill 355 and Ohio Senate Bill 25 can aid to prevent such bans.

The Ohio Stem Cell Newtork (OSCN) wants to make it clear that stem cell research is supported by Ohioans and should thus be supported by our laws. We support public policy that will enable scientists to explore the full potential of this promising new field of medicine. We support the establishment of clear ethical boundaries and oversight guidelines for stem cell research conducted in Ohio including a strict ban on any attempt to clone a human being.

Together we can make a DIFFERENCE ... Together we can provide HOPE ... Together we can promote LIFE.

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