Addressing Race and Genetics ReportJune 13, 2011 Addressing Race and Genetics Michael J. Rugnetta and Khusboo Desai examine issues regarding racial and ethnic health disparities that need to be addressed in order for personalized medicine to offer the greatest benefit to all. Jun 13, 2011 Michael Rugnetta, Khusboo Desai
Ask the Expert: The Right Treatment for the Right Patient VideoOctober 13, 2009 Ask the Expert: The Right Treatment for the Right Patient Michael Rugnetta discusses what personalized medicine is, how it works, and how it can help make people healthier. Oct 13, 2009 Michael Rugnetta
Paving the Way for Personalized Medicine ReportSeptember 14, 2009 Paving the Way for Personalized Medicine Report from Michael Rugnetta and Whitney Kramer offers ways to integrate personalized medicine into our health care system. Sep 14, 2009 Michael Rugnetta, Whitney Kramer
New Stem Cell Policy Founded on Ethics and Expertise ArticleMarch 18, 2009 New Stem Cell Policy Founded on Ethics and Expertise Predictably, President Obama has run into some political pushback on last week’s executive order. The complaints have arisen primarily over two issues, neither of which is substantial and both of which deserve to be countered. Mar 18, 2009 Jonathan D. Moreno, Michael Rugnetta
Stem Cell Science Takes an Ambitious Step Forward ArticleJanuary 23, 2009 Stem Cell Science Takes an Ambitious Step Forward The Geron Corporation announced Friday that it will begin Phase I clinical trials on an embryonic stem cell therapy for spinal cord injuries. Jan 23, 2009 Michael Rugnetta
A Life Sciences Crucible ReportJanuary 16, 2009 A Life Sciences Crucible Michael Rugnetta and Michael Peroski outline a plan for proceeding with stem cell research and innovation responsibly and ethically. Jan 16, 2009 Michael Rugnetta, Michael Peroski
Genetic Non-Discrimination ReportApril 22, 2008 Genetic Non-Discrimination Report addresses uncertainties that need consideration as genetic medicine gets increasingly personal and the Senate considers genetic non-discrimination legislation. Apr 22, 2008 Michael Rugnetta, Jonathan Russell, Jonathan D. Moreno
Mo’ News from MO: Stem Cells Surface Again ArticleOctober 15, 2007 Mo’ News from MO: Stem Cells Surface Again Opponents try to reverse the 2006 public mandate for stem cell research, but find there are a few kinks in their plan, writes Michael Rugnetta. Oct 15, 2007 Michael Rugnetta
Jumping the Gun on Alternative Sources of Stem Cells ArticleSeptember 25, 2007 Jumping the Gun on Alternative Sources of Stem Cells NIH’s new plan is overly optimistic about embryonic stem cell alternatives. All stem cells must move forward together to be most effective. Sep 25, 2007 Michael Rugnetta
Faith in Science: Bush Displays Surprising Science Leadership ArticleAugust 21, 2007 Faith in Science: Bush Displays Surprising Science Leadership By signing the America COMPETES Act, the president shows he can occasionally be pro-science, writes Michael Rugnetta. Aug 21, 2007 Michael Rugnetta
Missouri Compromised ArticleAugust 14, 2007 Missouri Compromised Stem cell opponents’ attempts to block research is making Missouri known as anti-science—a classic case of cutting off the nose to spite the face. Aug 14, 2007 Michael Rugnetta
A Flagrant Disregard for Scientific Expertise ArticleJuly 31, 2007 A Flagrant Disregard for Scientific Expertise The Washington Post reveals that close Bush and Cheney family friend blocked key global health report from the surgeon general. Jul 31, 2007 Michael Rugnetta