Stepping into and out of the void: Funding dynamics of human embryonic stem cell research in California, Sweden, and South Korea

Authors

Noomi Weinryb, Uppsala University, Sweden
Tania M. Bubela, University of Alberta, CanadaFollow

Document Type

Article

Department

Office of the Provost

Abstract

Nonprofit organizations and philanthropists stepped into a funding void caused by controversies over public funding of human embryonic stem cell (hESC) research. Based on interviews of 83 representatives of 53 funders, we examine the motivations and accountability structures of public agencies, corporations, fundraising dependent nonprofit organizations and philanthropic organizations that funded hESC research in three jurisdictions: California, Sweden, and South Korea. While non-traditional forms of funding are essential in the early stages of research advancement, they are unreliable for the long timeframes necessary to advance cell therapies. Such funding sources may enter the field based on high expectations, but may exit just as rapidly based on disappointing rates of progress.

Comments

This work was published before Tania joined Aga Khan University.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Stem Cell Reviews and Reports

DOI

10.1007/s12015-015-9626-4

Recommended Citation

Weinryb, N., Bubela, T. M. (2016). Stepping into and out of the void: Funding dynamics of human embryonic stem cell research in California, Sweden, and South Korea. Stem Cell Reviews and Reports, 12(1), 8-14.
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