The Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures¹ position is that any stem cell research, therapies or cures that are permitted by federal law should be allowed in Nebraska provided that such activities are conducted ethically and safely and do not involve human reproductive cloning.

Like the overwhelming majority of medical experts, medical organizations and patient advocacy groups, we agree that all types of stem cell research should be pursued in the effort to find lifesaving cures, including research involving adult stem cells, Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) and stem cells from leftover fertility clinic blastocysts that would otherwise be discarded. We also believe that human cloning to create babies should be banned.

Background

In 2000, a group of individuals formed a not-for profit organization called Nebraskans for Research (NFR).  The group wanted to serve as a positive voice in support of medical research in Nebraska.

In 2007, philanthropist Richard Holland helped form Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures (NCLC).  This new organization was made up of business, education, and community leaders who shared the same goals as Nebraskans for Research.  The two organizations joined and took the name Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures.