John Paul II Medical Research Institute

The John Paul II Medical Research Institute is a nonprofit research institute based in the Iowa City area. It conducts research pertaining to diseases including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cancer and Alzheimer's disease.[1] It was established in 2008 by pulmonologist Alan Moy, and is dedicated to medical research compliant with the pro-life movement's views that it is unethical to use embryonic stem cells for research purposes.

Not to be confused with John Paul II Foundation for Research and Treatment.

Ice Bucket Challenge
Main article: Ice Bucket Challenge

In 2014, the popularity of the Ice Bucket Challenge, and the fact that the ALS Association conducts research using embryonic stem cells, prompted several Catholic archdioceses to encourage donations to the John Paul II Medical Research Institute instead. These archdioceses included the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, the Archdiocese of St. Louis and the Archdiocese of Dubuque.[2] The institute reported receiving more than $15,000 in donations during the five-day period ending on August 20.[1]

References
  1. Catholic News Agency (25 August 2014). "Cincinnati's 'Ice-Bucket Challenge' Supports John Paul II Institute". National Catholic Register. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  2. Jordan, Erin (27 August 2014). "Catholic organizations encourage ice bucket donations to Iowa City-area research institute". KCRG-TV. Archived from the original on 29 August 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.


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