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Medical Independent: The stem cell revolution
Despite advances in some stem cell treatments, others are not progressing as we are often led to believe and Ireland is behind the curve on creating an environment conducive to research, Bette Browne reports. » read more
Irish Independent: Stem-cell therapy scams 'preying on the vulnerable'
THE promise of stem-cell therapy remains a beacon for many people with a range of diseases - but too many Irish patients are falling victim to scams. Dr Stephen Sullivan, who is chief scientific officer at the Irish Stem Cell Foundation, said that while there are many trials under way, the reality is that at present there are only nine safe and effective treatments for human illnesses using stem cells. » read more
Irish Examiner: Loss of Independent Adviser raises fears for Irish Scientific & Medical Research
Some 18 medical research charities have weighed into the controversy surrounding the Government's decision to appoint as its chief scientific advisor the man who also heads up its science funding agency. » read more
Medical Independent: The Appliance of Science
With Ireland taking over the presidency of the EU, Irish scientists are expressing concern with the current approach » read more
Irish Examiner: Political expediency, not austerity, caused Ireland to lose its independent Scientific Adviser
The Irish Examiner details how the Irish Government's decision to abolish the independent Chief Scientific Adviser is not about austerity, it is about political expediency, and will do no good service for Irish Science. » read more
RTE News: 'Huge and obvious conflict of interest' as Chief Sciencific Adviser Office Shut
Government to shut office of Chief Scientific Adviser, Irish Stem Cell Foundation cites 'huge and obvious conflict of interest' » read more
RTE News: Government urged on stem cell legislation
As the Nobel prize for medicine goes to two stem cell researchers from Japan and the UK, the Irish Stem Cell Foundation has called on the Government introduce legislation to govern stem cell research in Ireland. » read more
The Lancet: Foundation highlights the importance of an integrated European approach on stem cells
EU funding is important for cementing collaborations, and enhancing the field for individual countries. "Stem cells are a platform technology, which feed into many ancillary areas, for example, neuroscience or drug screening. Europe needs a united front to ensure informed policy development and maintenance of funding for all types of stem cell research. » read more
Irish Examiner: Research on stem cell treatment for autism welcomed
Irish Examiner 22/08/12 The launch of research to test use of stem cells to treat autistic children has been welcomed by the Irish Stem Cell Foundation. » read more
Irish Examiner: Foundation calls for action on stem-cell legislation
The Irish Stem Cell Foundation has warned that current restrictions on research in Ireland are preventing inward investment in the bio-tech sector. It is calling on the Government to pass legislation promised in the programme for government to create a clear framework for the use of stem cells in scientific research. » read more
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