I will beat the dead horse one more time. I know where a measly 10's of millions of dollars are going for stem research. Not likely related our situation but just showing the potential to just be involved in one and it's game one. http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/About-Us/News/News-Releases-2014/Director-of-Womens-Guild-Lung-Institute-Awarded-Stem-Cell-Grant-to-Study-Treatment-for-Lung-Disease.aspx