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Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission

What The Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission (Commission) will hold a regular meeting. Part of this meeting may be conducted in closed session (see "Note"). During this meeting, the Commission is requesting to hear comments from the public. Those wishing to address the Commission on the topic of stem cell research in the State of Maryland must first coordinate a speaking time with Commission administration. Members of the public who wish to be heard should email mscrfinfo@marylandtedco.org. Established as an independent unit within the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO), the Commission has set up criteria, standards and requirements to administer the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund in accordance with the Maryland Stem Cell Research Act of 2006. The Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund has been established to promote state-funded stem cell research. With a $15.4 million budget for FY 2010, the Commission will support grants to public and private entities in the State. For more information about the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund and a list of Commission members, please visit http://www.mscrf.org. Note The Commission may, in open session, follow the required procedures to go into closed session, which will be limited to matters that are permissibly discussed in closed session under the Maryland Open Meetings Act. For more information, please refer to http://www.oag.state.md.us/opengov/index.htm. When Thursday, June 4, 2009 Time 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Where UMB BioPark - Building 2 Conference Room 801 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Directions Visit http://www.umbbiopark.com/contact.aspx?details=0 for directions. The parking garage is located on West Baltimore Street. Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund


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