Organisation: Irish Stem Cell Foundation

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Q&A - Stem cells could offer treatment for a myriad of diseases

Q.What are stem cells?

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Failure to legislate ‘will hurt research’

Even though stem cell manufacture has just been licensed in this country, the Government’s ongoing failure to legislate in this area means pharmaceutical giants will still be wary of investing here, according to an expert in stem cell therapy.

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Hall of fame award for Cork stem cell scientist

Dolly the cloned sheep and the groundbreaking possibilities offered by human embryonic stem cells were what propelled a Corkman into an area of science that yesterday saw him presented with a hall of fame award at his alma mater.

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‘Years’ before retooled stem cells are used in humans

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Advisory role for SFI chief raises fears

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Wielding the axe on easy targets

Research on stem cell treatment for autism welcomed

The launch of groundbreaking research on the use of stem cells to treat autistic children has been welcomed by the Irish Stem Cell Foundation.

Wed, 22 Aug, 2012

Lifesaving stem cell treatments must be offered in Ireland, says expert

Ireland is seriously lagging behind most other countries in offering live-saving treatments provided by the use of adult stem cells, a leading international medical expert has warned.

Thu, 19 Apr, 2012

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.

Mon, 19 Mar, 2012

Failing to give full picture on stem cell research

DR STEPHEN SULLIVAN (Feb 18) calls for legislation to regulate the use of stem cells in Ireland. Dr Sullivan is a Director of the Irish Stem Cell Foundation, a group that campaigns on behalf of embryonic stem cell research.

Wed, 02 Mar, 2011

Lack of stem cell laws puts patients at risk

THE current void of stem cell legislation in Ireland puts patients at unnecessary risk and expense, deters investment and expertise coming to Ireland, allows the general public to be easily confused about stem cells, and impairs Ireland’s capacity to do internationally competitive R&D in a growing number of areas.

Fri, 18 Feb, 2011

Ireland ‘left out of the loop’ on pioneering stem cell research

BLOOD banks could be transformed by a scientific breakthrough that enables human skin cells to be converted directly into blood.

Tue, 09 Nov, 2010

Stem cell doctor struck off register

THE doctor who was flying into a Co Cork clinic to provide an unproven three-hour €19,000 stem cell treatment involving animal parts to multiple sclerosis (MS) patients has been struck off the British Medical Register.

Thu, 30 Sep, 2010

Patients with incurable conditions exploited by stem cell scam

PATIENTS with incurable conditions are being duped by scam stem cell clinics that exploit their desire to get better.

Tue, 25 May, 2010

Lack of stem cell research 'costing opportunities'

The absence of laws on stem cell research is costing Ireland valuable research opportunities, according to a new policy document published today.

Wed, 28 Apr, 2010

Warning over lack of laws on stem cell research

THE dilemma of what to do with unused embryos following fertility treatment will not be resolved as long as the Government fails to introduce laws governing assisted human reproduction (AHR) and embryonic stem cell research, doctors and scientists have warned.

Tue, 27 Apr, 2010

Research indicates the average conference provides local economy with €150k boost

CONFERENCES can provide a significant boost to local economies with the average event capable of generating an income of €150,000 to the area.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2009

Ruling due in fertility case involving embryos of estranged couple

THE Supreme Court is due to rule today on an appeal by a woman in her 40s against the High Court’s refusal to order a Dublin fertility clinic to release three frozenembryos to her for the purpose of pregnancy against her estranged husband’s wishes.

Tue, 15 Dec, 2009

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