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“So there are alternative ways that the stem cell research can move forward not involving fetal research. I think if people want to contribute to ALS research, one can demarcate where it should go,” said Dr. Brooks.
How about funding stem cell research that utilizes Intellicell's technology to harvest SVFCs (stromal vascular fraction cells) from adipose. In the announcement of the addition of Raymond Hill to Intellicell's BOD. "IntelliCell's Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Steven Victor, remarked, "This is a significant addition to the Board of Directors as Mr. Hill brings substantial experience in the field of FDA clinical trials. Mr. Hill is a valuable asset to the company, especially as IntelliCell is embarking on FDA IND clinical claim studies for Osteoarthritis with Dr. James Andrews as well as exploring clinical studies for Autism and ALS."


Stem Cell Research for ALS Causes Concern in Catholic Community

By: Leslie Mayes 08/31/2014 02:22 PM ShareThis Facebook Tweet Email Text size: + -
TWC News: Stem Cell Research for ALS Causes Concern in Catholic Community
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CHARLOTTE—The ALS ice bucket is almost impossible to avoid online; but the challenge, specifically the type of research that it's proceeds may be funding, have some in the Catholic church giving pause.

“There is some concern among a lot of Catholics that the ALS foundation has done a little bit of embryonic stem cell research. And even a little bit can be too much” said David Hains, the Communications Director for the Charlotte Diocese.

Hains said the Diocese, along with others around the country, oppose the use of embryonic stem cells for any sort of medical research. Its research the ALS Association, prime beneficiary of the challenge, has reportedly used in the past.

“In order to do embryonic stem cell research, you have to destroy an embryo. An embryo is life it is a human being even though it has an almost countable number of cells” said Hains.

Since the challenge went viral, raising upwards of $100 million for the ALS Association this summer, Catholic organizations around the country have been grappling with how to couple support for a cure with the reality of their faith.

Charlotte ALS research leader Dr. Benjamin Brooks said it can be done.

“So there are alternative ways that the stem cell research can move forward not involving fetal research. I think if people want to contribute to ALS research, one can demarcate where it should go,” said Dr. Brooks.

Hains said the Diocese still wants Catholics to donate to ALS, but support organization’s whose scientific practices are fully in line with their personal religious values.

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