Tuesday, June 8, 2010

6/9 California Stem Cell Report

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CIRM and Aussie Hopes
June 8, 2010 at 10:57 PM

Earlier today we carried an item about the hope of some Australian stem cell researchers that California would come to their financial aid. We queried CIRM concerning the news report. Don Gibbons, CIRM's chief communications officer, replied, "We are in discussion with the the Australian MRC regarding a potential agreement like the one we have already for the state of Victoria. It would be bound
 

CIRM Stiffs Public on Spending Plan
June 8, 2010 at 12:07 PM

The California stem cell agency this week extended its practice of withholding important information from the public – this time in connection with its proposed budget for 2010-11. In just two days, the directors' Finance Subcommittee will consider the agency's operational spending plans, but not one word is available to the public or other interested parties. The move is in keeping with
 

Aussie Stem Cell Scientists Looking for Help From California
June 8, 2010 at 10:37 AM

Life is not so good for Australian stem cell researchers, and they are hoping that the $3 billion California stem cell agency can make things better. At least so says a news report from Down Under. According to The Australian newspaper, proposed government funding for stem cell research will be slashed by 50 percent next year. However, the article said, "The scientists are hoping negotiations
 

A Commentary on Cobbling Together CIRM Numbers
June 8, 2010 at 9:58 AM

An anonymous reader has left a cogent comment on the "$210,000 PR help" item. The reader says, in part, "No one should have to 'cobble' together numbers in order to engage a public entity in thoughtful debate about the work of, for, and funded by, the citizens of the State of California."You can read the full comment by clicking on the word "comment" at the end of the PR item, which will take
 

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