"RESOLVE strongly supports expanding our current federal policy on the use of embryonic stem cells," said Joseph C. Isaacs, CAE, President and Chief Executive Officer, RESOLVE. "Embryonic stem cells hold tremendous promise and could provide the missing link to cure some of the world's most deadly diseases, including cancer, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, diabetes, ALS and spinal cord injury. Therefore, as many as 100 million Americans could benefit from this research."
Infertile couples that successfully undergo medical treatment, such as in vitro fertilization, often produce excess embryos that are frozen and never used in their attempts to have a baby. According to RESOLVE, these couples are in a unique position to donate their excess embryos to scientific research and contribute to the advancement of more effective treatments and even cures to end the suffering of millions of Americans with life threatening and debilitating diseases.