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Stem Cells

SEAS embraces stem cell research, technology

Stem cell research is one of the latest currents to hit the world of science, and with the creation of a new state-funded research project at Columbia, the University is among the institutions following the trend.

Stem cell research is one of the latest currents to hit the world of science, and with the creation of a new state-funded research project at Columbia, the University is among the institutions following the trend.

Scientist Revives Research

Twelve years ago, Irving Weissman discovered a treatment that might have saved the lives of thousands of women with advanced breast cancer, but pharmaceutical companies weren’t interested in developing the therapy. Though that interest is finally being reignited, Weissman doesn’t pull any punches. “I hate to say I told you so,” he said.

Twelve years ago, Irving Weissman discovered a treatment that might have saved the lives of thousands of women with advanced breast cancer, but pharmaceutical companies weren’t interested in developing the therapy. Though that interest is finally being reignited, Weissman doesn’t pull any punches. “I hate to say I told you so,” he said.

Columbia University Scientists Anticipate New Stem Cell Regulations

Despite change coming to the White House, Columbia scientists remain unsure if the new administration’s policy on stem cell research will have a tangible impact on medical developments.

Despite change coming to the White House, Columbia scientists remain unsure if the new administration’s policy on stem cell research will have a tangible impact on medical developments.

University to Receive $2M for Stem Cell Research

Columbia University’s Morningside and Medical Center campuses will each receive $1 million from the state of New York as part of an initiative that grants New York institutions $14.5 million in fun

Columbia University’s Morningside and Medical Center campuses will each receive $1 million from the state of New York as part of an initiative that grants New York institutions $14.5 million in fun