| Formal Name: | Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee |
| Contact Person: | Colleen Svoboda (402)471-7779 |
| Purpose: | The Advisory Committee approves sub-awards for the purpose of conducting non-embryonic stem cell research. |
| How Many Affectable: | Statewide |
| How Many Served: | Statewide |
| Year Created: | 2008 |
| Year Active: | 2009 |
| Sunset Date: | NA |
| Authorization Citation: | 71-880 |
| Parent Agency: | DHHS |
| Number Of Members: | 6 |
| Who Appoints: | Chief Medical Officer of the Division of Public Health |
| Legislative Approval: | Yes |
| Qualifications Of Members: | Committee consists of dean of every Nebraska medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (UNMC and Creighton University) and four scientists from outside of Nebraska conducting human stem cell research with funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). |
| Per Diem: | $1,250 in stipends to each of the four scientists for their expertise in reviewing grant |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Yes |
| Term Length: | 3 |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 13-14: | 2 |
| Held FY 13-14: | 2 |
| Required FY 14-15: | 2 |
| Held FY 14-15: | 2 |
| Required FY 15-16: | 2 |
| Held FY 15-16: | 2 |
| Support Staff: | Yes |
| Shared or Separate: | Shared |
| FY 13-14 Budget: | $15,000 budget allowed; $7,902 in administrative expenses spent |
| FY 14-15 Budget: | $15,000 budget allowed; $10,112 in administrative expenses spent |
| FY 15-16 Budget: | $15,000 budget allowed; $7,228 in administrative expenses |
| Other Funding Sources: | No |
| Spending Authority: | Yes |
| Since July 1, 2012: | The Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee awarded 18 sub-awards during July 1, 2012 June 30, 2016 averaging $438,000year. These awardees have submitted applications to the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation and have received approximately $2.5 million in additional funds. They also have $6.7 million pending in funding requests. Over 40 publications (i.e., articles, manuscripts, papers) have been published or are under consideration for publication. In addition, 30 national andor international presentations relating to funding from the Nebraska stem cell research project have been presented. |