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Nov 10, 2008 5:52 pm US/Eastern

New President Could Impact Bio-Tech Research

Reporting
Adam May
BALTIMORE (WJZ) ― A new administration in the White House could have a major impact on bio-tech research here in Maryland.

Adam May has more on what the election of Barack Obama means for stem cell advancements.

The state of Maryland is already a leader when it comes to bio-tech.  However, a lot of possible discoveries have been put on hold due to a lack of federal funding.  That could change due to the new administration coming into the White House.

Out with the old and in with the new.  That could include policies when it comes to bio-technology.  Almost immediately once in office, President-elect Obama may lift President Bush's ban on federally funding embryonic stem cell research. 

John Kellermann has Parkinson's.

"Your body's been hijacked," he said. 

Dr. Ted Roumel is vice president of research at the University of Maryland's Biotechnology Institute.  They're a leader in the U.S. in genetic engineering, but state and private funding can only go so far and federal dollars could mean major progress. 

"Additional funding creates greater opportunities for finding discoveries," Roumel said. 

Obama could face opposition from pro-life groups against embryonic stem cell research, but polls suggest most are in favor of this type of research.

President-elect Obama is also expected to take a closer look at the detainees at Guantanamo Bay and plans for off-shore drilling.

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