The Patient Advocacy Group
Introduction
You are advocates for patients who may benefit from Stem Cell Research. These patients include those people with diabetes, paralysis, cancer, muscular and neurological conditions (Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease) and Heart Problems
You STRONGLY FAVOR the expansion of stem cell research.
You are to create a presentation (using Microsoft PowerPoint) expressing the viewpoints of groups who act as advocates for people with illnesses that may be reversed or even cured by stem cell research. You should also draft a summary letter to the Chairperson describing your viewpoints on stem cell research. You should present a position to expand federal funding for stem cell research and present it to the Chairperson of the National Conference on Stem Cell Research.
Resources
Resources
You should use the following sites to research stem cells
- The National Institute of Health provides an excellent primer on Stem Cell Research
- FASCNET's site providing a basic understanding of stem cell research, alternatives and the controversy surrounding stem cell research
- You can also look at the National Institute Health FAQ on Stem Cells
- President George W. Bush's August 2001 Decision on Stem Cell Research
You should use the following sites to research issues regarding stem cells. ABC, PBS, Fox and Life Issues provide excellent research information describing the political, scientific and religious arguments for and against stem cell research
- ABC News provides information about President Bush's 2001 Stem Cell Decision
- PBS provides an excellent site discussing the moral and religious implications for stem cell research
- Fox News provides a summary of arguments for and against stem cell research
- Life issues summarizes the stem cell controversy
You should use the following resources for your arguments supporting stem cell research expansion
- The Parkinson Disease Foundation policy statement in favor of Korean stem cell research
- A discussion where patient advocacy groups argue for stem cell research
- The National Blood Marrow Donor Program position
- The Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR) policy page along with political positions
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