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A US delegation of politicians, scientists and policy makers visited Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ on 17th October to discuss stem cell research from basic science to clinical application. TheÌý location of such a major meeting at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ reflects the university's growing international profile in this area.

Of particular interest to the delegation was the UK's positive position on the use of human embryonic stem cells in research.Ìý

Present at the meeting were Professor Pete Coffey, Dr Chris Mason, Professor Geoff Raisman and Professor Mary Phillips from Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾.

They were accompanied by other key people within the UK stem cell field: Professor Robin Lovell-Badge from NIMR, Dame Julia Polak from Imperial College, Dr Pete Adamson from Ophthaltech and Professor Peter Braude and Professor Brian Salter from King's College London.

To find out more about stem cell research at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾, use the link at the top of the article.

Context Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ has an impressive profile in stem cell research, with departments across the university researching the possibilities of stem cell therapy. To see a selection of recent news stories on stem cells, follow the links below Stem cell growth 'may help hip replacements' Fish eyes hold clue to repairing damaged retinas in humans Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ leads London project to beat blindness See, blind mice!