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Featured Action: Join Missouri Cures
Missouri Cures is the only organization in the state dedicated to promoting and protecting stem cell research.
As you can see below, our efforts are many -- and they touch many lives. WON'T YOU JOIN US?
Get Involved
Attend an Upcoming Event
Join us at one of the many events we hold across the state throughout the year.
Join Us on Facebook or Twitter
"Like" us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and receive regular updates about important stem cell advances.
Be a Volunteer
Sign up as a volunteer to help ensure protection of lawful stem cell research and cures.
Spread the Word
Studies have shown that talking with friends, family, neighbors and co-workers is the most effective tool in understanding why stem cell research is so important for Missouri families. So spread the word!
Sign Up for Action Alerts
We need your help! Influence your legislators by staying up-to-date on lifesaving research and legislation.
Write a Letter to the Editor
Share with readers of your local paper your reasons for supporting the search for cures in Missouri.
Make a Financial Contribution
For as little as $20, you can help the Missouri Cures Education Foundation advance public education about lifesaving medical research. Your tax-deductible contribution helps us inform voters and leaders across the state!
Buy Our Jewelry, and Receive a Tax Deduction
Up to 87 percent of your purchase is tax deductible, and shipping is included in the price. Best of all, it helps the Missouri Cures Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, advance knowledge of the life-saving work that doctors and researchers perform every day on behalf of patients and their families.
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Events
2012 Missouri Cures Education Foundation Speakers Series
sponsored by
the Staenberg Family Foundation
in conjunction with THF Realty
& MedStem
- Feb 9, St. Louis
F Sessions Cole, MD, WUSTL
R Michael Roberts, PhD, MU
"Discussing cutting-edge stem cell research taking place in MO"
- Feb. 26, Columbia
Mark Kirk, PhD, MU
"Stem Cells & Society: Why stem cells aren't created equal?"
- March 11, Kansas City
Dawn Cornelison, PhD, MU
"Developing new therapies for muscle-related diseases using stem cells."
- April 15, Columbia
John Viator, PhD, MU
"Recent breakthrough for early detection of melanoma."
- May Fund-raiser, St. Louis
James Willerson, MD,
Texas Heart Institute,
President for the International Academy Cardiovascular Sciences
"Treatment of heart failure with stemcells."
- June 3, St. Louis
William Miller, MD, Pres/CEO of MedStem
"What stem cell banking is, & its role in regenerative medicine."
- Sept 9, Columbia
Russ Swerdlow, MD, KU
Dir KU Alzheimer's Disease Center
"New research strategies for better understanding & treatments for Alzheimer's disease."
- Sept 11, Kansas City
Mike Nichols, PhD, MU VP Research & Economic Development;
Scott Hawley, PhD, Stower's Institute
Topic details to come
- Oct Eve Fundraiser, St. Louis
Details to come
- Oct 14, Springfield
Mark Kirk, PhD, MU
"Stem Cells & Society: Why aren't stem cells created equal?"
- Oct 21, Kirksville
Dawn Cornelison, PhD, MU
"Developing new therapies for muscle-related diseases, using stem cells."
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Our Mission
Missouri Cures is dedicated to promoting and protecting medical research, including stem cell research.
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Latest News
Stay Connected with Missouri Cures:
State Advisory Council:
Dr. William Danforth, Co-founder
James Stowers, Co-founder
Donn Rubin, Chairman
Dena Ladd, Executive Director
Sandra Aust
Kathy Bader
The Honorable Roseann Bentley
Ben Borowsky, M.D.
Jennifer Bukowsky
Lynn Chipperfield
Sessions Cole, M.D.
Ron Coleman
Betty Drees, M.D.
Emily Fox
The Honorable Sam Fox
Liz Heller
Rev. Robert Hill
Lindsay Holwick Thornton
Mark Kodner
Peter Levi
Mary Anne McCollum
Jay Menitove, M.D.
William Miller, M.D.
Joe Moseley
Kim Olson
Barbara Pickering
Anita L. Russell
J. Joseph Schlafly
The Honorable Betty Sims
Annette Sobel, M.D.
Chris Stevens
Richard Weil
Eric Westacott
Kristi Smith Wyatt
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