Challenges to stem cell research

Stem cell research proponents have convinced some states to fund research, but the controversy continues over whether using embryonic stem cells crosses an ethical line. Experts on both sides debate where stem cell research is headed.

Guests

• Meri Firpo: Assistant professor in medicine/endocrinology, embryonic stem cell researcher at the University of Minnesota.
• Nigel Cameron: President of the Institute on Biotechnology and the Human Future at the Chicago-Kent School of Law.

More from MPR

• U of M acknowledges mistakes in stem cell research
  February 23, 2007
• U of M stem cell researchers disagree with Gov. Pawlenty's position on research
  February 7, 2007

Resources

• About Nigel Cameron
• About Meri Firpo
• University of Minnesota Stem Cell Institute