At the University of Iowa, Governor Culver called on the legislature to lift the state ban on embryonic stem cell research and give hope to Iowans suffering from diseases like cancer, diabetes, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

Iowa Governor Culver’s Budget Will Call For $12.5 Million For Stem Cell Research Center At University Of Iowa.

Today, at the University of Iowa’s Medical Education and Research Facility, Governor Chet Culver discussed his vision for the future of embryonic stem cell research in Iowa.

In addition, Governor Culver announced that when he presents his budget to the legislature on Tuesday, he will include $12.5 million for the construction of Iowa’s Center for Regenerative Medicine to be built at the University of Iowa.

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Source: Iowa Governor’s Office


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