The 1st Congressional District contains almost half of the biotech and biomedical companies in Washington, and my job often allows me to meet the people responsible for this exciting research.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
If you spend enough time in or around Washington, you'll meet amazing people who work for the government.
I'm an investor in a number of biotech companies, partly because of my incredible enthusiasm for the great innovations they will bring.
I do not believe that Congress or the Administration should prohibit the medical community from pursuing a promising avenue of research that may improve the lives of millions of Americans.
Since coming to Congress, I have been advocating for increased resources for research in the physical sciences and for the Department of Energy Office of Science in particular.
I support stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research.
At Berkeley I had my first encounter with real professional scientists.
Biotech research is incredibly important for health-care innovation.
My passion for innovation and my interest in the 'business of science' has seen Biocon commercialize many innovative platforms and products.
I'm a medical doctor and a biomedical scientist.
I urge researchers to make use of the opportunities that are available to them and to do all they can to fulfill the promise that stem cell research offers.
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