The International Stem Cell Funders Forum Statement – Europe 2014
The International Stem Cell Funders Forum strongly endorses the “Joint Statement Supporting Funding for Stem Cell and Reproductive Health Research in Europe 2014” (http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/About-us/Policy/Spotlight-issues/EU-funding-for-stem-cell-research/index.htm) and the supporting evidence provided therein.
This calls on the European Parliament and European Commission to oppose the ‘One of Us’ Citizens’ Initiative that is seeking a ban on all financing of activities that presuppose the destruction of human embryos, including stem cell research. Such a ban would have a negative impact on research involving human embryos for regenerative medicine, reproductive health and genetic disease.
The Forum supports stem cell research using human embryonic stem cells, as well as other induced and adult stem cells, within strong ethical and regulatory governance frameworks such as that which exists in Europe. The Forum recognises….
