"Stem cell science is one of the most important areas in biomedical research today. It has already yielded key insights into the elusive biology of human development and has great potential for increasing our understanding of devastating human diseases."
U-M President Mary Sue Coleman
Expert Advisory
- Prominent scientists comment about recent exciting developments in stem cell science
- U-M experts available to discuss the need for expanded embryonic stem cell research
Discovery
- Secrets of cellular signaling shed light on new cancer stem cell therapies
- UM researchers find cells that cause nervous system disease
- BRCA1 mutation linked to breast cancer stem cells
- U-M scientists identify new marker for stem cells in breast tumors
- First-known gene required for maintenance of blood-forming stem cells in fetal mice
- Milestones: Other U-M stem cell discoveries
Events
Life is for the Living local screenings: An award-winning documentary about stem cell research by UM student Michael Rubyan. www.lifeisfortheliving.org
Click here here for an Archive program of “The Promise of Embryonic Stem Cell Research” an Institute of Medicine and Office of the President event on September 22, 2008