What is the advantage of federal funding for stem cell research?
There are several advantages of federal funding for stem cell research. First, federal funding allows many more scientists, including our nation’s most prominent researchers, to conduct this critical research, which will hasten the discovery of therapies. Second, federal funding will ensure public oversight and accountability among researchers receiving federal grants because the grant applications are thoroughly screened before money is awarded and the ongoing research and outcomes are closely monitored. Grant recipients adhere to strict guidelines that do not govern private sector research. Finally, they must publish their outcomes in peer-reviewed publications assuring transparency and close scrutiny of their work.
