Fetal cell research: chronology

February 20, 2003
Judiciary committee hears testimony on fetal tissue bill

November 21, 2002
NU president receives scientific freedom and responsibility award

July 25, 2002
Statewide poll shows support for fetal cell research
Courtesy of Nebraskans for Research

April 24, 2002
UNMC has success in Legislative session

January 17, 2002
Fetal tissue bill fails for third time

January 5, 2002
Omaha World-Herald
Fetal issues again are in spotlight

March 9, 2001
Dr. Howard Gendelman Receives Prestigious Award from NIH

October 31, 2000
UNMC Hires Full-Time Coordinator for Rapid Brain Autopsy Program

October 25, 2000
Institutional Review Board Approves New Provider for Fetal Tissue Used in Research

October 25, 2000
Omaha World-Herald
Nebraskans for Research Support Fetal Cell Research

October 12, 2000
Omaha World-Herald
Fetal Cell Research Saves Life of Omaha-area Woman

August 9, 2000
UNMC Announces Success in the Search for Alternatives to Fetal Cell Research

July 28, 2000
UNMC Continues Search for Alternative Tissue Sources; Regents Praised for Their Support

Dec. 11, 1999
NU Board of Regents Adopts Resolution Supporting UNMC Research

Fetal Tissue Research Discussion Held at Board of Regents Meeting

Dec. 8, 1999
UNMC Faculty Senate approves resolution supporting fetal cell research

Dec. 7, 1999
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Academic Senate passes resolution supporting UNMC

Dec. 3, 1999
UNMC releases statement on fetal cell research

President Smith supports fetal cell research at UNMC