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Stem Cell Research, Medical, Ethical, and Scientific Issues Relating To


Reference
HJR 584 (2007), HJR 48 (2006), HJR 588 (2005)

Purpose
In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall (i) continue to monitor the progress of the Virginia Cord Blood Bank Initiative, including various ways the bank could be utilized, such as treating first responders to a terrorist attack; and (ii) continue to review new and emerging issues in stem cell research and treatment.

Total Membership
15

Report / Executive Summary

Senate Members

Name
Richard L. Saslaw, Vice-Chair
Janet D. Howell
Harry B. Blevins

House Members

Name
Robert G. Marshall, Chair
Kathy J. Byron
John M. O'Bannon, III
Kenneth C. Alexander
Rosalyn R. Dance

Citizen Members

Name Representing Appointing Authority
Dr. Paul J. HoehnerUniversity of Virginia School of MedicineSpeaker of the House
Jacob F. Mayer, Jr. Ph.DEastern Virginia Medical SchoolSpeaker of the House
Kelly Hollowell, JD, Ph.D.Citizen-at-largeSpeaker of the House
Eileen M. Hall, RNCitizen-at-largeSpeaker of the House
Thomas Farris Huff, Ph.D.Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineSenate Rules
David L. AyaresCitizen-at-largeSenate Rules
Dana HouckCitizen-at-largeSenate Rules


Report Date
2008 Regular Session

Staff Contact(s)
Jessica Eades or Sarah Stanton, Division of Legislative Services, (804) 786-3591
Pam Burnham, House Committee Operations, (804) 698-1540

Website
http://dls.state.va.us/stemcell.htm