The Promise of Stem Cells: Hope Confirmed

As the field of stem cell research grows each minute, so too, does the promise and potential of these stem cells. And this promise certainly isn't a small one. There are over 1 billion individuals whose quality of life can be improved with stem cells. Everyday over 100,000 NEW patients are diagnosed with diseases ranging from cancer to Diabetes, from Parkinson's to Alzeimer's, to name a few. But at the same time there are over 100,000 scientists working worldwide to find cures for these ailments. Scientists are not waiting on miracles, they're creating them. With each new discovery hope is confirmed as science takes another step closer toward these prospective treatments. And while they may be baby steps, the ends certainly justify the means. The Brooke Ellison Project introduces the newest addition to our cause, The Promise of Stem Cells: Hope Confirmed. Tune in to learn about the many diseases and conditions that are a part of this promise.

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

There are approximately 450,000 people with SCI in the US and this number is on the rise with about 10,000 new SCI's every year. In January 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a study involving stem cells and SCI patients... Click here to learn more

Diabetes

While Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, effecting an estimated 23.6 million people nationally, clinical trial stem cell therapies are currently tackling this debilitating disease... Click here to learn more