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| Dr. George Q. Daley hopes that his research will eventually help patients with sickle cell anemia, like Javron Castor, 11. (Boston Globe Photo/Suzanne Kreiter) |
The Stem Cell Program at Children's Hospital Boston has the potential to help millions of children and adults throughout the world, through the development of new therapies for illnesses as diverse as leukemia and heart disease, diabetes and Duschenne's muscular dystrophy. Our ability to deliver on this promise depends on the vision and generosity of benefactors and friends.
Federal funding for stem cell research is restricted by law to research on cell lines established prior to 2001; no federal funds are available to explore lines established after that date or to develop new ones. In contrast, private funding allows researchers to target their investigations to the most promising and fruitful areas of research. Only with private funding can we develop the disease-specific cell lines critical for progress; only with private funding can we create cells pure enough to treat patients. The generosity and vision of private donors who understand both the potential and the urgency of this research have provided the foundation for the Stem Cell Program at Childrens Hospital Boston. The continuing and increased involvement of individuals, corporations, and foundations through philanthropic partnerships is essential to achieving our mission of bringing cell-based therapies to the clinic as quickly as possible.
If you would like to learn more about philanthropic opportunities for accelerating research and discovery in the Stem Cell Program at Children's Hospital Boston, please contact Kathleen Corcoran by email or at 617-355-2370, or go to The Children's Hospital Trust Web site.
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