Stem Cell Research Schools

Stem cell research has been a controversial topic. Advocates claim cures and treatments for diseases such as Parkinson's may be uncovered by studying stem cells. Opponents argue such research is unethical, particularly when embryonic cells are used. A stem cell is a cell that is not committed but has the potential to turn into a cell of a specific tissue, such as a blood cell. Research into the possible applications of stem cells to create a better quality of life for people with diseases is ongoing at several universities.
  1. Stanford School of Medicine

    • Stanford School of Medicine in California runs stem cell research in four major areas, including mature tissue or organ stem cells, human embryonic stem cells, new stem cell lines and cancer stem cells. The university offers training in the basic biology of the human embryo and stem cell research for individuals in all career levels, including physicians, postdoctoral fellows, students and medical fellows. Stanford also offers grants funded through the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine for interested students.

      Stanford School of Medicine
      300 Pasteur Dr. #H1302f
      Stanford, CA 94305
      650-736-8325
      stemcell.stanford.edu

    New Jersey Medical School

    • With the help of a bill passed in New Jersey, stem cell research on cardiac and neurological disorders is ongoing. Graduate student papers on stem cell research are cited in the New Jersey Medical School Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences website dating back to 2005. The medical school offers courses including stem cell biology, cancer stem cells and an advanced stem cell seminar.

      New Jersey Medical School
      Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
      SSB 5th floor Room 517
      65 Bergen St.
      Newark, NJ 07101
      973-972-0625
      njms.umdnj.edu

    University of Minnesota

    • With an investment of $15 million into its Stem Cell Institute, the University of Minnesota has proposed to seek treatment for diseases such as Parkinson's, diabetes and heart disease. Research areas include agriculture and veterinarian applications of stem cells and embryonic, neural, muscle and liver stem cells. University of Minnesota offers a master's of science and a doctorate minor in stem cell biology. Two core research facilities, flow cytometry and microscopy, available for fee per use, comprise the university's Stem Cell Institute. Faculty provide training on equipment and data analysis support to interested parties.

      University of Minnesota
      2001 6th St. SE Mail Code 2873
      Minneapolis, MN 55455
      612-626-4916
      stemcell.umn.edu

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