The University of Nebraska Board of Regents met on Friday to settle the debate over embryonic stem cell research within the NU system.
The reversal of former President George W. Bush's restrictions on stem cell research has opened the door for universities across the country to resume their own research.
James B. Milliken, president of the University of Nebraska system, said NU needs stem cell research to become a nationally respected center for research.
"Embryonic stem cell research holds enormous promise, and if the University of Nebraska is to be a leading research university it should be appropriately engaged in this research," Milliken, a non-voting member due to his board position, said in a statement. "The guidelines for that engagement are now set by federal law and regulations, state law and board policy. I believe that to do otherwise would unnecessarily limit the opportunities for discoveries to save and improve lives. In my view, it would also risk great harm to the reputation of the university and damage our ability to recruit and retain outstanding research and clinical faculty.
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University of Nebraska, Omaha, Omaha, NE
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