U.S. Policy on Stem Cell Research

On March 9, 2009, President Obama issued Executive Order 13505, entitled "Removing Barriers to Responsible Research Involving Human Stem Cells."
Read About the Executive Order

For More on the Executive Order

• See Implementation of Executive Order on Removing Barriers to Responsible Scientific Research Involving Human Stem Cells (NOT-OD-09-085)
• See National Institutes of Health Guidelines on Human Stem Cell Research
• See President Obama's speech on the White House Web site

The Promise of Stem Cells

Stem cells can develop into different cell types. They may offer a renewable source of replacement cells to treat diseases, conditions, and disabilities.
Learn more about stem cells