It's an exciting time, friends! With a new U.S. president and many advances in research, there's so much going on. A few highlights from us:
Ricci Kilgore gives birth to a baby girl!
Our spokesperson and stem cell recipient does what doctors said was impossible, and gave birth December 15th to a healthy baby girl.
3rd annual Swingin' and Singin' for Cures benefit wrap-up!
On Friday, October 17, 2008, we wrapped up our 3rd annual charity golf, BBQ competition & music jam fest at the Butler Pitch and Putt in Austin, Texas. Thanks to all the sponsors and participants.
Stem Cell Day 2009 at the Texas Capitol!
Join us January 22, 2009 for a luncheon and private meetings with Representatives and Senators to talk about stem cell research.
Texans for Stem Cell Research (TSCR) is a non-profit
501(c)(3) corporation.
Check the detailed information from the desk of the President: Click here (.pdf)
Purpose
To research, report, and educate on social and economic questions
facing the State of Texas, and their effect on the long-term
prosperity and well-being of the citizens and businesses of
our State.
Our Spokesperson, Ricci Kilgore
As an aspiring Olympic track athlete, Ricci was paralyzed in a car wreck. After becoming one of the first recipients of stem cell therapies, Ricci walks again today. She now trains for the 2010 US Paralympic Alpine Ski Team. In the video above, Ricci gives you a glimpse of her recovery path, and her amazing outlook on life.
Please see more information about Ricci and her speech at the Texas State Capitol.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President-elect Barack Obama could reverse some of President Bush's most controversial executive orders, including restrictions on embryonic stem cell research, shortly after taking office in January.
TOKYO (AFP) -- Japanese researchers said Thursday they had created functioning human brain tissues from stem cells, a world first that has raised new hopes for the treatment of disease.
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