Stem Cell Research and News: Illinois
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The annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, somatic adult stem cells were showing that they can fully repair recalcitrant tibial nonunion in 6 months or less in an ongoing phase 2 study. Early results were presented of...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on March 27, 2006 02:11 PM
Stem Cell Researchers Investigate Replacing Bone Graft Procedures
A lecture at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' (AAOS) Meeting, a panel of orthopaedic surgeons from the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) discussed a new technique to replace bone grafts. The hope is that adult stem cell therapy for broken...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on March 23, 2006 12:00 PM
Study Researching Stem Cell Treatment for Chrohn's Disease
A new clinical study at Northwestern University of Chicago, Illinois suggest that stem cell transplant seemingly may stop the progression of Crohn’s disease. The researchers, from Northwest University's (NU) Feinberg School of Medicine are performing the technique to combat other...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on March 8, 2006 05:02 PM
Stem Cell Therapy International, Inc. Announces Symbol Change to "SCII"
TAMPA, FL, Oct 14, 2005 - Stem Cell Therapy International, Inc. (Other OTC:ATYD.PK), a pioneer in the field of research and development of stem cell transplantation (SCT) therapy and regenerative medicine, announced today that it has changed its stock symbol...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on October 17, 2005 05:09 PM
Stem Cell Therapy International Engages the Cutler Law Group
TAMPA, Fla. - Sept. 22, 2005 - Stem Cell Therapy International, Inc., (ATYD), a company in the field of regenerative medicine that specializes in the treatment of patients with stem cell transplantation therapy as well as being a global supplier...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on October 4, 2005 05:46 PM
Stem Cell Therapy International Signs Exclusive License Agreement for the Supply of Stem Cells and Use of 26 Related Patents from the Institute of Cell Therapy In Kiev, Ukraine
TAMPA, Fla. - Sept. 19, 2005 - Stem Cell Therapy International, Inc. (OTC: ATYD) today announced that it has signed an exclusive global Licensing Agreement with the Institute of Cell Therapy (ICT) a biotechnology company incorporated and organized in Kiev,...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on October 4, 2005 04:44 PM
Stem Cell Therapy International Names Four Leading Scientists to Scientific Advisory Board
Advisory Board to Dramatically Expand Stem Cell Therapy International's Role in the Advancement and Application of Stem Cell Transplantation Therapy TAMPA, Fla. - Sept. 28, 2005 - Stem Cell Therapy International (OTC:ATYD) today announced the appointment of four leading international...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on October 3, 2005 04:48 PM
Stem Cell Therapy International Corp. is Acquired by Altadyne
Stem Cell Therapy International Corp., (OTC: ATYD.PK), a company devoted to the sale and distribution of biological solutions containing stem cell products, today announced it has been acquired by Altadyne, Inc., a Nevada corporation. Stem Cell Therapy International Corp. CEO...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on September 23, 2005 12:23 PM
Biology Professor’s Adult Stem Cell Research Published
A University of Dayton research laboratory may hold the key to someday discovering what causes infertility and certain kinds of cancer. Research being conducted by UD associate professor of biology Marie-Claude Hofmann is published in the Aug. 18 issue of...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on August 22, 2005 02:52 PM
Gradient Guides Nerve Growth Down Spinal Cord
The same family of chemical signals that attracts developing sensory nerves up the spinal cord toward the brain serves to repel motor nerves, sending them in the opposite direction, down the cord and away from the brain, report researchers at...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on August 16, 2005 02:17 PM
PhereSys Therapeutics Announces Consulting Agreement with Advanced Cell & Gene Therapy, LLC
PhereSys(TM) Therapeutics Corporation ("PhereSys") announced today that it has entered into a comprehensive consulting services agreement with Advanced Cell & Gene Therapy LLC ("ACGT"), Scott R. Burger, MD, Principal. Advanced Cell & Gene Therapy, LLC, located in Chapel Hill, North...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on July 27, 2005 05:53 PM
Illinois Gov. Blagojevich, Comptroller Hynes Announce $10 Million Stem Cell Research Program To Fund Medical Cures
CHICAGO – Governor Rod R. Blagojevich and Comptroller Dan Hynes announced, on July 12th, that Illinois will become the first state in the Midwest, and only the fourth state in the nation, to commit public funds to the life-saving work...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on July 18, 2005 11:20 AM
PhereSys Therapeutics Corp. Sheet
PhereSys Therapeutics Corp. Articles More PhereSys Therapeutics Corp. Articles Corporate Summary (site quote): PhereSys Therapeutics is a privately held company founded to become the premier therapeutic apheresis and cellular therapies provider in the United States. Therapeutic Apheresis or 'blood...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on June 27, 2005 05:43 PM
Aastrom Biosciences Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Ann Arbor, Michigan, June 20, 2005 -- Aastrom Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTM) announced today the appointment of Gerald ("Jerry") D. Brennan, Jr., JD, as Vice President Administrative and Financial Operations and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Brennan will assume his position...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on June 22, 2005 01:30 AM
New York Concerned About Falling Behind in Stem Cell Research
Robert Palazzo, the head of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's (RPI) biotech effort is concerned that New York State is falling behind in stem-cell research. Not a shock considering the latest news regarding the final announcement of the California Institute of Regenerative...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on May 9, 2005 11:00 AM
States Compete In Attracting Stem Cell Researchers
Throughout the US, states are evaluating or actually setting up their own embryonic stem cell programs. The potential rewards in medical breakthroughs and economic development are too lucrative to ignore. As a result, the legislatures in these states are putting...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on April 18, 2005 02:15 PM
Report Proposes Structure for National Network of Cord Blood Stem Cell Banks
WASHINGTON -- To achieve a more cohesive national system for storing and distributing lifesaving stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services should establish a new National Cord Blood Policy Board to set...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on April 15, 2005 02:53 PM
Scientists Share Type 1 Diabetes Research
With the news regarding coaxing white blood cells to produce insulin, this conference, which will be taking place tomorrow, hopefully will discuss some more of this research. Hope to hear some more on this soon .... The American Diabetes Association...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on April 7, 2005 11:22 PM
Illinois Stem Cell Bill Advances in State Senate Committee
The current plan for supporting embryonic stem cell research with Illinois tax dollars won approval from a Senate committee after the debate on Thursday. With this legislation, voters will be able to decide in a November 2006 referendum whether to...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on March 18, 2005 02:34 PM
At Illinois Church, Surgeon Speaks Out Against Stem Cell Bill
Representatives of a Catholic Church in Springfield and a group of plastic surgeons argued Wednesday against a proposal to establish a stem cell research program in Illinois. The measure, which is an initiative of state Comptroller Dan Hynes, would use...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on March 17, 2005 04:37 PM
Hadassah Pushing Stem-cell Legislation
In a move that is likely to bring it into conflict with Catholic and Evangelical Christian groups, the largest Jewish organization in America is launching a push for pro-stem-cell-research legislation in state houses around the country. Hadassah, the 300,000-member women's...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on February 24, 2005 12:59 PM
Illinois: UofI in Chicago Evaluates Stem Cells for Breast Implants
Silicone or Saline breast implants could one day be a thing of the past. The latest research looks at replacing the current implants with tissue grown from a person's own stem cells within a decade, suggests new research. Jeremy Mao...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on February 21, 2005 12:27 PM
Chicago: Stem Cell Research May Provide Better Looking Cosmetic Surgery
Stem cell researchers have shown that cosmetic surgery, such as wrinkle removal and breast augmentation, may actually beimproved with natural implants that keep their original size and shape better rather than the current synthetic implants. In the near future cosmetic...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on February 17, 2005 07:44 PM
Research Crunch at University of Washington
In a University of Washington laboratory gleaming with stainless steel, Kristen Helton carefully dips a pipette into neat rows of tiny vials. She's testing spit, trying to figure out how to use saliva instead of blood for medical tests. It's...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on February 17, 2005 01:59 PM
Washington: More on the Latest U.S. Bills Seek to Promote Stem Cell Research
Attempting to circumvent President Bush's limits on the use of stem cells from human embryos, members of Congress on Wednesday introduced bills to allow federal funding of embryonic stem cell research. Supporters from BOTH major parties joined the coordinated introduction...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on February 17, 2005 12:05 AM
Hunter's Hope Foundation Turns 8 Years OldToday
Namesake of Hunter's Hope Foundation turns 8 today and has changed the lives of other young children. Hunter James Kelly can't laugh or take a step or utter a word. He can barely move his head. He communicates by blinking...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on February 15, 2005 12:30 AM
Florida: New Stem Cell Research Targetting Alzheimer’s
A compound similar to the components of DNA may improve the chances that stem cells transplanted from a patient’s bone marrow to the brain will take over the functions of damaged cells and help treat Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on February 14, 2005 04:28 PM
California: What Is The Worst Thing One Can Do To Politicians? Give Them Money
Well, not that it would come as any real suprise, but now with Prop 71 basically a thing of the past, here comes the drama. Now that the politicians have gotten the state to approve effectively $3 Billion in funding...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on February 13, 2005 02:54 PM
Cloning Ban Likely to Make Comeback
With President Bush briefly alluding to stem cell research and cloning during his State of the Union address, instigating much speculation on what to expect in 2005. Many of the State of the Union's observers don't believe that the president...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on February 10, 2005 01:27 AM
Lawmaker Pushes Umbilical Cord Donation
The Umbilical Cord Blood Banking Act, introduced Wednesday by Sen. Nancy Rodriguez, would require doctors to inform pregnant women about umbilical cord donation and require hospitals to allow pregnant patients to arrange for such donations....
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on February 3, 2005 08:52 PM
Illinois House Republican Leader Tom Cross Promotes Embryonic Stem Cell Research for Diabetes
House Republican Leader Tom Cross of Oswego used last week's swearing-in ceremony to make an impassioned plea to his colleagues to establish a state fund for financing embryonic stem-cell research. This is not merely a political stance, Cross. "This is...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on January 21, 2005 08:47 PM
More on U.S. State Level Stem Cell Funding
Current State level developments in the funding of stem cell research is still moving forward at a rapid pace: New York state Sen. David Paterson, a Democrat, introduced legislation last weekend that, if approved by voters, would dedicate $1 billion...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on January 20, 2005 11:56 AM
Missouri Lobby Opposing Bill Banning Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Missouri biotech companies are opposing a proposal to ban embryonic stem cell research and all forms of human cloning in the Show Me State. Representatives of four Missouri research institutions have sent a letter to legislators asking them to reject...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on December 23, 2004 02:13 PM
Illinois Comptroller Hynes Proposes a Model Way to Tackle Stem Cell Research
Comptroller Dan Hynes' legislative initiative for state-supported stem cell research is remarkable, because it includes hallmarks of good public policy - a distinct rarity for traditionally policy-challenged Illinois.... Read On...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on December 21, 2004 11:02 AM
Connecticut Governor Calls for Funding Research into Stem Cells
Not wanting to be left behind by big states like California, Illinois and Wisconsin, the governor of Connecticut says she wants the insurance capital of the country to be a national leader in another category: embryonic stem cell research. Rell...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on December 14, 2004 07:00 PM
For House Minority Leader, Stem Cell Research Is Personal
In the four years since Tom Cross' daughter Reynolds was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, the House minority leader has gotten used to seeing her stick herself with insulin needles a half-dozen times a day, to the frequent doctor's visits,...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on December 13, 2004 05:35 PM
Tax Revenues from Cosmetic Surgery for Stem Cell Research
Taking the lead somewhat from California, Illinois is evaluating setting aside tax revenue for Stem Cell Research. This tax revenue would be derived from state taxes on that is currently levied on face-lifts, Botox fun, and ever the favortie liposuction...
Posted in Today's Stem Cell Research on November 20, 2004 03:16 PM