SUMC in the News (10/26/05)
Print media coverage
Palo Alto Weekly, 10/26/05
The line between faith and science
This cover story discusses the ethical issues surrounding embryonic stem cell
research. David Magnus, director of the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics,
and Irving Weissman, the Virginia and DK Ludwig Professor for Clinical
Investigation and director of Stanford Institute for Stem Cell Biology and
Regenerative Medicine, are quoted.
The fight against obesity and Oreos
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is involved in a campaign to educate the East
Palo Alto community on healthy eating and exercise.
Stanford Daily, 10/26/05
Scientists boycott Dalai Lama
Nearly 550 scientists have signed a petition urging the Society for Neuroscience
to cancel a planned lecture by the Dalai Lama, the exiled leader of Tibet. This
article mentions that the Dalai Lama is coming to Stanford next week and quotes
Philip Pizzo, medical school dean.
Broadcast media coverage
Forum (KQED-FM), 10/26/05
During this live segment, David Magnus discussed Propositions 78 and 79, two
opposing state measures that would provide prescription drug coverage.
KRON-TV, 10/25/05
Cellerant Therapeutics is leading a clinical trial designed to help people
exposed to intense radiation. Janice (Wes) Brown, an assistant professor of
medicine, was interviewed for this segment.
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