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Zogby Poll: Released: March 13, 2006 New Yorkers Overwhelmingly Support Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research State Funding Encouraged to Seek Cures "A new statewide poll conducted by Zogby International finds that New Yorkers strongly support medical research involving embryonic stem cells, and in the absence of Federal funding they support New York State playing a role in financing the most advanced research possible. “New Yorkers clearly understand what’s at stake with the enormous promise of research involving embryonic stem cells, including the wide range of diseases for which therapies and cures may be possible,” said Susan L. Solomon, CEO of the New York Stem Cell Foundation (www.nyscf.org). [NYSCF commissioned the poll in conjunction with New Yorkers for the Advancement of Medical Research (www.nyamr.org). “The most important finding is that New Yorkers overwhelmingly support research involving embryonic stem cells and Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) – by 84% and 86%, respectively – and understand that appropriate limits on reproductive cloning do not and should not impede the full range of vital research that is possible,” noted Solomon. “Because people can directly relate to someone suffering from Parkinson’s, juvenile diabetes, Alzheimer’s, lupus, cancer and other diseases, support for stem cell research was strong across the board. Regardless of age, ethnicity, geography, political affiliation or religion, New Yorkers are genuinely excited about the prospect of more effective therapies and cures that stem cell researchers are pursuing.” “As a way of reacting to the restrictions on Federal funding, 69% of New Yorkers expressed support for State funding for research involving embryonic stem cells, with support coming from all political and religious groups, including Republicans and Catholics,” added Robin Elliott, Chairman of NYAMR (of which NYSCF is a member). “82% of New Yorkers said public support of stem cell research is an important election issue; while support from New York City voters was expectedly strong (85%), upstate voters were close behind (77%).” see full article at: http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=1079 and Full poll results at: http://www.nyscf.org/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn