tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189004028142085438.post6820396983232487387..comments2023-09-05T03:13:46.972-07:00Comments on CIRM Stem Cell Research Updates: CIRM: the audacious vision is still possibleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06993943447696166426noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189004028142085438.post-49505381683735724432012-02-15T17:56:17.752-08:002012-02-15T17:56:17.752-08:00I believe in the vision, and I'm both a stem c...I believe in the vision, and I'm both a stem cell scientist and a patient. <br /><br />Lesher's Silicon Valley analogy is interesting, but a bit tricky because while Steve Jobs could make an Apple computer in his garage and sell it whenever, stem cell-based products have enormous regulatory hurdles that the computer industry does not face. That eats up time and is not CIRM's fault. Still, I think the question of CIRM-driven cures is not one of "if", but rather of "when". They are coming!<br />Paul<br />http://www.ipscell.comPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977566113013157487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189004028142085438.post-62464874256493654822012-02-15T15:24:35.839-08:002012-02-15T15:24:35.839-08:00Is the situation truly that grim? I thought that, ...Is the situation truly that grim? I thought that, given the decent results of ACT, things would be looking (cautiously) upwardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189004028142085438.post-73691352379456596082012-02-15T13:43:18.823-08:002012-02-15T13:43:18.823-08:00What about getting funding from the foundations de...What about getting funding from the foundations dedicated to finding cures so patients have a stake and some visibility on the whole process. The current system is not working for patients. Your collective infinite visions exceed many of the patient's finite lifespans. While Goldstein seemed adynamic, Trounson offered hope albeit his 5 year time frame. Maybe younger, energetic researchers dedicated to timely outcomes and not captured and comfortable with the current system is the remedy to bring the funding and the vision into view? If people saw results the funding would follow, unquestioned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com