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07-27-2001, 09:04 AM
Spine Researchers Available to Discusss Stem Cell Funds
U.S. Newswire
23 Jul 14:33
Leading Spine Surgeons and Researchers Available to Discuss
Importance of Federal Funding for Stem Cell Research
To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor
Contact: Terre Hall, 703-724-4176
E-mail: terre@mcfillenhall.com or
Pamela Krueger, 708-588-8082
both of the North American Spine Society
News advisory:
Experts from the North American Spine Society (NASS), the
nation's leading multidisciplinary organization that focuses solely
on research, education and advocacy related to quality spine care
and a vocal presence in the current debate over federal funding for
stem cell research, are available now to provide comment and
insight as President Bush nears his decision to continue federal
funding for stem cell research.
Representatives from NASS can provide answers to several key
questions, including, but not limited to:
-- What exactly is a "stem cell" and how do researchers obtain
them?
-- Why is stem cell research so important, specifically to
spinal cord injury?
-- What is the difference between embryonic stem cells and adult
stem cells? Why aren't adult stem cells as useful as embryonic
stem cells?
-- Is there research currently being done using embryonic stem
cells?
-- What will happen to medical research in the United States if
President Bush halts federal funding for stem cell research?
WHO:
-- Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD, Neurosurgeon and Neuroreseacher
at the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch,
Chicago, Illinois
-- Tom Faciszewski, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Marshfield Clinic,
Marshfield Wisconsin
-- Jean-Jacques Abitbol, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, California
Spine Group, San Diego, California
WHAT: Analysis and comment on the heated debate on federal
funding for stem cell research.
WHEN: Available immediately.
---
The North American Spine Society (NASS) is a non-profit,
multidisciplinary organization that advocates quality spine care
through education, research and advocacy. NASS comprises more than
30 different specialties including Orthopaedic surgeons,
neurosurgeons, physiatrists, neurologists, radiologists,
anesthesiologists, physical therapists and other spine care
professionals.
KEYWORDS:
ADVISORY, HEALTH, SCIENCE
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/U.S. Newswire 202-347-2770/
07/23 14:33
Copyright 2001, U.S. Newswire
U.S. Newswire
23 Jul 14:33
Leading Spine Surgeons and Researchers Available to Discuss
Importance of Federal Funding for Stem Cell Research
To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor
Contact: Terre Hall, 703-724-4176
E-mail: terre@mcfillenhall.com or
Pamela Krueger, 708-588-8082
both of the North American Spine Society
News advisory:
Experts from the North American Spine Society (NASS), the
nation's leading multidisciplinary organization that focuses solely
on research, education and advocacy related to quality spine care
and a vocal presence in the current debate over federal funding for
stem cell research, are available now to provide comment and
insight as President Bush nears his decision to continue federal
funding for stem cell research.
Representatives from NASS can provide answers to several key
questions, including, but not limited to:
-- What exactly is a "stem cell" and how do researchers obtain
them?
-- Why is stem cell research so important, specifically to
spinal cord injury?
-- What is the difference between embryonic stem cells and adult
stem cells? Why aren't adult stem cells as useful as embryonic
stem cells?
-- Is there research currently being done using embryonic stem
cells?
-- What will happen to medical research in the United States if
President Bush halts federal funding for stem cell research?
WHO:
-- Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD, Neurosurgeon and Neuroreseacher
at the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch,
Chicago, Illinois
-- Tom Faciszewski, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Marshfield Clinic,
Marshfield Wisconsin
-- Jean-Jacques Abitbol, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, California
Spine Group, San Diego, California
WHAT: Analysis and comment on the heated debate on federal
funding for stem cell research.
WHEN: Available immediately.
---
The North American Spine Society (NASS) is a non-profit,
multidisciplinary organization that advocates quality spine care
through education, research and advocacy. NASS comprises more than
30 different specialties including Orthopaedic surgeons,
neurosurgeons, physiatrists, neurologists, radiologists,
anesthesiologists, physical therapists and other spine care
professionals.
KEYWORDS:
ADVISORY, HEALTH, SCIENCE
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/U.S. Newswire 202-347-2770/
07/23 14:33
Copyright 2001, U.S. Newswire