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Human embryonic stem cell research and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International - a work in progress

Concepcion R Nierras1, Jim Stallard, Robert A Goldstein

  • 1Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, 120 Wall Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10005, USA. cnierras@jdrf.org

Pediatric Diabetes
|December 17, 2004
PubMed

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The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) supports research to cure juvenile diabetes. JDRF advocates for stem cell research funding and policy changes to accelerate discoveries.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Medical Research Funding

Background:

  • Juvenile diabetes, also known as type 1 diabetes, affects children and requires ongoing management.
  • The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) was established in 1970 by parents seeking a cure.
  • Stem cell research holds significant promise for advancing diabetes cure discovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the JDRF's historical and ongoing commitment to funding diabetes research.
  • To emphasize the JDRF's role in advocating for stem cell research, particularly embryonic stem (ES) cell research.
  • To detail the JDRF's efforts in influencing funding and policy at state and national levels.

Main Methods:

  • The abstract describes the JDRF's founding and mission.
  • It outlines the foundation's strategic support for stem cell research.
  • It details the JDRF's advocacy for increased funding and policy reform.

Main Results:

  • The JDRF has consistently invested in stem cell research globally.
  • The organization has actively lobbied for policy changes to facilitate ES cell research.
  • Significant resources have been dedicated to advancing research for a juvenile diabetes cure.

Conclusions:

  • The JDRF is a key organization driving research towards a cure for juvenile diabetes.
  • Stem cell research is a critical focus area for the JDRF's funding and advocacy efforts.
  • Policy and funding advocacy are integral to the JDRF's strategy for overcoming diabetes.

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