Events

Ethics Committee Meeting - Friday, March 26, 2010

Friday, March 26, 2010 – The Empire State Stem Cell Board will hold an Ethics Committee Meeting from 10:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. at the Department of Health offices, in the 4th Floor conference room, at 90 Church Street, New York, New York.

To attend the meeting, please provide Ms. Lakia Rucker with advance notice by 12 p.m., Thursday, March 25, 2010. She can be reached at (518) 473-1394 or lsr06@health.state.ny.us. A photo ID and pre-registration will be required to gain access to the meeting.

View a webcast of the meeting at http://www.nyhealth.gov/events/webcasts/.

Meeting Agenda
Time	Activity
10:00 AM	Welcome and Introductions
10:05 AM	Approval of Minutes of the December 11, 2009, Meeting of the Ethics Committee
10:10 AM	Report on the Activities of the Funding Committee
10:20 AM	Program Updates
10:30 AM	Committee Discussion: Standards for Research Involving Chimeras
12:00 PM	Lunch
12:30 PM	International Standards for Stem Cell Research: Presentation and Discussion
1:10 PM	Concept Paper Discussion: Journalism Programs
1:25 PM	Clinical Trials: Committee Identification of Issues, Options and Approaches
2:05 PM	Development of Future Agendas
2:15 PM	Adjourn

All times are approximate.

Program Updates

	Empire State Stem Cell Board Awards $30.5 Million for Stem Cell Facilities and Research Faculty Training May 21, 2010 – The ESSC Board voted to award $30.5 million in State funding to support biomedical research infrastructure and stem cell research training in New York State.
	Annual Report Issued The Empire State Stem Cell Board's 2008-2009 Annual Report is now available online. It covers the Board’s second year of operation and includes abstracts of grants awarded during the period.
	$34.7 Million in State Funds Awarded Governor David A. Paterson today announced awards to 49 researchers at 16 institutions in support of stem cell research.