arc special research initiative on stem cell science the science behind the headlines: the facts...
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ARC SPECIAL RESEARCH INITIATIVE ON STEM CELL SCIENCE
The Science Behind The Headlines:
The facts about stem cell science
Capturing the imagination……
Insert plant cloning
Public Attitudes Towards Stem Cell Science in AustraliaData from Public Attitudes Towards Biotechnology in Australia www.innovation.gov.au
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Percieved Risk - using stem cells to conduct medical research and treat disease
Impact - improve our way of life
Acceptability - using stem cells to conduct medial research and treat disease
Expectation gap……
Most support,lowest
perceived risk
“I have not regretted it for a day. It certainly made a difference and as I said, it’s given me hope….” Natalie
“It came down to the worst that could happen was nothing really…we could spend our money and have gotten no
result…” Lisa
Exploring community expectationCapturing experiences of Australians
How to find out more…….