I am a cancer survivor. I believe in science. She gave me the treatment that cured my Hodgkin lymphoma. But, I was lucky. I was diagnosed on time, I had a first-rate oncologist, the most modern treatment, excellent health insurance, and I could speak the language. Today, cancer is the leading cause of death among Latinos, who struggle with
We, the undersigned individuals who serve on the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Board, represent voices from California’s most dedicated patient advocates, world renowned research and medical institutions and life-long public servants. For the last 15 years, we’ve been working tirelessly for you in a fight to end human suffering. When California voters passed
PALO ALTO, CA – City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced his endorsement of Proposition 14 – the Californians for Stem Cell Research, Treatments and Cures Initiative of 2020 – that appears on the November statewide ballot. Mayor Garcetti joins a growing coalition of more than 90 patient advocate organizations, hundreds of the world’s
Here’s a synopsis of all 12 measures, along with The Tribune’s recommendations. PROPOSITION 14 A $5.5 billion bond measure that would allow continued research on stem cell treatments. Our recommendation: Yes Previous funding resulted in research that saved and improved lives — curing more than 50 tiny “bubble baby” patients, developing two treatments for otherwise fatal
The Fresno Bee Editorial Board recommends the following candidates and choices for local measures and California state propositions. This list will be updated as editorials are published. Recommendations, like editorials, represent the collective opinion of The Bee’s Editorial Board. The Bee’s opinion section operates independently from the news editors and reporters. CALIFORNIA STATE PROPOSITIONS Prop.
California voters a few years ago agreed to dive into stem cell research in hopes of finding cures and treatments for 75 diseases and conditions afflicting people. Proposition 14 on the Nov. 3 ballot would keep it going. Previous funding created more than 1,000 medical projects at 70 institutions across the state. Research has saved and improved
The following is a paid advertisement written by a member of Mustang Media Group’s advertising staff. The Regenerative Medicine era presents us with important decisions about how to fund the research necessary to move the field forward. In 2004, we had Prop 71 here in California, the predecessor for the opportunity we have today with
In 2008, USC broke ground on an $80 million building dedicated solely to stem cell research and regenerative medicine. The plans called for a monolithic structure clad in black marble and reflective glass, rising five stories and enclosing nearly 90,000 square feet. When it was completed, the university had a stunning new contemporary research space
Diabetes is a constant 24/7 job. More than 3 million Californians can relate to the never-ending demands of diabetes care that impact their physical, emotional, professional and financial health. With a diabetes diagnosis, patients also face the fears and reality of serious complications that include heart disease, stroke, blindness and other serious issues, making it
