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GPI is the catalyst of the “Pro-Cures movement” GPI is often called upon to provide interviews and expert commentary to the press. GPI’s lectures have been quoted in major newspapers and magazines throughout the U.S. and the world, and have been featured on numerous radio and television shows, including CNN, MSNBC, CNN International, CBS News, ABC News and even Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Executing Our Mission 2008/2009 Programs & Activities Stem Cell Action Campaign: GPI is undertaking a campaign to enlist 1 million supporters of stem cell research in a vast online movement. The Stem Cell Action Campaign will serve as a persuasive force to encourage policy‐makers, the public, and media that the consumer movement supporting stem cell research and development remains unified and determined to uplift the field and remove unnecessary roadblocks. Stem Cell Action Speaker Series: GPI offers leading experts in cutting edge science, policy, law, business, ethics and advocacy to participate as speakers at academic centers and conferences around the world to further stem cell education. World Stem Cell Report: International and interdisciplinary in scope, the World Stem Cell Report assists leaders and decision makers to stay abreast of the latest developments relating to stem cells. Stem Cell Action News: Dedicated to providing actionable intelligence, on a bi‐weekly basis, stem cell stakeholders receive a comprehensive online newsletter. Stem Cell Public Awareness Day: Each year, the World Stem Cell Summit kicks off with an all‐day celebration of stem cell research with activities designed to inform, educate, stimulate and entertain students, teachers, patients, families, and citizens of all ages and interests. The event includes expert panels, documentaries, hands‐on workshops, live music and a student stem cell career fair. The 2008 event, entitled “Lab on the Lake” brought together more than 700 attendees to learn about stem cell sciences. NABT/GPI Stem Cell Education Summit: The Genetics Policy Institute has partnered with the National Association of Biology Teachers to organize an educational stem cell conference in conjunction with the annual NABT meeting. To enhance stem cell education in the US and abroad, the conference will enable more than 5,000 teachers to engage in dynamic learning platforms and interact today’s world‐renowned stem cell thought leaders. Legal Forum for Regenerative Medicine: “Stem Cell Law” presents many new regulatory and intellectual property challenges. There is a growing demand for a specialized understanding of the legal issues relating to regenerative medicine. GPI’s Legal Forum for Regenerative Medicineprovides an educational platform for legal professionals to engage in programs, as well as print and web‐based seminars to advance this new legal specialty. 2009 Stem Cell Action Awards: Through the Stem Cell Action Awards, the GeneticsPolicy Institute recognizes organizations and individuals who have most positively impacted the stem cell community. The 2008 honorees included Governor Jim Doyle,Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, National Association of Biology Teachers, Brooke Ellison and Ben Kaplan. Previous award winners include Michael J. Fox, Dr. Ralph Dittman, Missouri Coalition for Life Saving Cures, Bob Klein, Hadassah, Don Reed, Student Society for Stem Cell Researc, Luca Coscioni Association, Danny Heumann, Coalition for Advancement of Medical Research and Texans for Advancement of Medical Research. GPI honorees are recognized at the annual awards dinner at the World Stem Cell Summit.
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