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The California stem cell initiative: Persuasion, politics, and public science

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  • Adelson, J.W.
  • Weinberg, J.K.

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The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) was created by a California ballot initiative to make stem cell research a constitutional right, in response to Bush administration restrictions on stem cell research. The initiative created a taxpayer-funded, multibillion-dollar institution, intended to advance public health by developing cures and treatments for diabetes, cancer, paralysis, and other conditions. The initiative has been highly controversial among stakeholders and watchdog groups concerned with organizational transparency, accountability, and the ethics of stem cell research. We interviewed major stakeholders-both supporters and opponents-and analyzed documents and meeting notes. We found that the CIRM has overcome start-up challenges, been selectively influenced by criticism, and adhered to its core mission.

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  • Adelson, J.W. & Weinberg, J.K., 2010. "The California stem cell initiative: Persuasion, politics, and public science," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 100(3), pages 446-451.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2009.168120_7
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2009.168120
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    1. Luca Verginer & Massimo Riccaboni, 2021. "Stem cell legislation and its impact on the geographic preferences of stem cell researchers," Eurasian Business Review, Springer;Eurasia Business and Economics Society, vol. 11(1), pages 163-189, March.
    2. Sharon Huang & Erick Huang & Chao Shen Huang, 2017. "Solutions to the Advancement of Stem Cell Research," Asian Social Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 13(7), pages 107-107, July.

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