If You're Afraid of the Answer, then Don't Ask
Posted by Jesse Reynolds October 10, 2007
Biopolitical Times
In the past, the California stem cell research agency has resisted calls to publicly disclose the personal financial interests of its grant review teams. Given the level of biotech entrenchment on its governing board, that seems a good way to reveal, if not help prevent, any conflicts of interest. But now CIRM is rejecting the suggestion - from a state auditor - that it merely ask the Attorney General for an opinion on the matter. As usual, the California Stem Cell Report has the details.