Expert: Walter Hintz - 5/4/2011

Question
Hey,
 I'm a freshman at Temescal Canyon High School. I have a bioethics report on stem cell research, and I need an expert interview. I would really appreciate it if you could answer the following questions for my report.

1) What is your stand on stem cell research?

2) In your opinion, why should stem cell research receive attention and money from the World?

3) When do you think stem cell research will be accepted by society, if ever?

4) Are there any particular trials that you know of that have been especially successful, if so what are they?

5) Do you personally believe that all the "potential" cures for diseases like HIV, Alzheimer's, etc. can really be cured by stem cells?

6) Which do you believe has more potential (theoretically and what we can grasp today due to all the controversy), adult stem cells, or embryonic stem cells?

Thanks so much for all you help. I really appreciate everything that you are doing.
      -Kim

Answer
1. I support all research on stem cells
2. Stem cell research can lead to improvements in human health
3. I think it is already accepted by the Medical community
4. There has been some promising studies in spinal cord reconstruction
5. Viral diseases like HIV cannot be cured by stem cells but nervous system problems may be
6. Probably embryonic cells