By: Roy Aker
The future of the University of Minnesota’s regenerative medicine research program is looking brighter than ever.
State and federal leaders in the past have denied funding for the University’s Office of Regenerative Medicine, which includes the Stem Cell Institute, because some had ethical disagreements with stem cell research.
But this legislative session, with a DFL majority and an overall shift in public opinion, researchers and legislators are confident funding will come through this year.