Michael K. Knox
Michael K. Knox and Family
You will answer the following questions playing the role of Michael K. Knox a (well known public figure that is suffering from Parkinson's disease) and his family. Michael K. Knox is a huge advocate of stem cell research of all types. You will use the answers to these questions to formulate your 2-3 minute presentation or commercial. At the end of your presentation, it should be clear where your role "stands" on the "Big Question". Remember, all family members might not agree with eachother on this issue, even if they are related to Michael K. Knox.
1. Research and explain briefly two current research studies or clinical trials involving stem cells. It might be helpful to make a chart to organize your response...summarize the type of stem cell used, the general nature of the experiment or research, and the outcome of the experiment. ( Hint: go to the trials and research page- scroll down to the link on the lower left side )
2. What is Parkinsons disease? Give a detailed description including cause, basic biology, symptoms, etc. Why is it so difficult to find a cure? (maybe show a video clip in your presentation?)
3. How could stem cell research possible help find a cure for Parkinson's disease in the future? Be specific and explain how stem cell research could be applied to help find a cure to this disease.
4. Research and find two current scientific studies/areas of research that have been done with stem cells and Parkinson's disease. Briefly describe the research and the outcome ( if known).
5. What other diseases do people believe could benefit from stem cell research? Describe two other diseases and specifically how stem cell research could help them in the future. (what would the cells do, create, help replace?)
6. According to your "roles", do you feel they would support Obama's decision to lift the ban on federal funding? Explain with examples if possible.Why or why not?
7. What are iPSCs? Explain:
8. Although iPSCs cells are exciting and promising, "hESC are still the gold standard" according to some stem cell scientists. Explain what this means in the eyes of a embryonic stem cell researcher.
9. Create a chart comparing adult stem cells, embryonic stem cells, and iPSCs. You must include: origin of these cells, if they are multi, pluri "potent", pro of these cells (+), con of these cells (-).
1. Research and explain briefly two current research studies or clinical trials involving stem cells. It might be helpful to make a chart to organize your response...summarize the type of stem cell used, the general nature of the experiment or research, and the outcome of the experiment. ( Hint: go to the trials and research page- scroll down to the link on the lower left side )
2. What is Parkinsons disease? Give a detailed description including cause, basic biology, symptoms, etc. Why is it so difficult to find a cure? (maybe show a video clip in your presentation?)
3. How could stem cell research possible help find a cure for Parkinson's disease in the future? Be specific and explain how stem cell research could be applied to help find a cure to this disease.
4. Research and find two current scientific studies/areas of research that have been done with stem cells and Parkinson's disease. Briefly describe the research and the outcome ( if known).
5. What other diseases do people believe could benefit from stem cell research? Describe two other diseases and specifically how stem cell research could help them in the future. (what would the cells do, create, help replace?)
6. According to your "roles", do you feel they would support Obama's decision to lift the ban on federal funding? Explain with examples if possible.Why or why not?
7. What are iPSCs? Explain:
8. Although iPSCs cells are exciting and promising, "hESC are still the gold standard" according to some stem cell scientists. Explain what this means in the eyes of a embryonic stem cell researcher.
9. Create a chart comparing adult stem cells, embryonic stem cells, and iPSCs. You must include: origin of these cells, if they are multi, pluri "potent", pro of these cells (+), con of these cells (-).
Resources
Michael J. Fox Foundation
(search stem cells) Parkinson's Disease Foundation (search "stem cells") Clinical Trials.gov (search "stem cells") Johns Hopkins Medicine: Stem Cell Research and Parkinson's disease NYSCF: Parkinson's Disease and Stem Cells |
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