ABOUT US

What is Polistem?
Polistem is an online social network for the stem cell community. You may be familiar with the hugely popular MySpace social networking phenomenon. Our concept is similar in that we are indeed a social network but we are uniquely different: we cater to a targeted niche community, the proactive stem cell community. To find out more about who we are and the services we provide, please take a tour of our site and feel free to register.

About the Founter
About the Founder.pdf

Why was Polistem created?
There is no doubt that stem cell research and development has, and continues to be, a topic of great importance medically, scientifically, socially, and politically. Recently there have been great advances made in medicine because of stem cell research. Stem cell research is playing an essential role in helping to cure devastating diseases that plague people all over the world. Polistem was created so that each and every person who is affected by the positive outcomes of stem cell research can unite as a community to forward its advancement.

What does Polistem mean?
When Polistem was started, the founder thought it was essential to come up with a name that was creative, professional, and easy to remember. After a month of innovative and inspirational thought the name Polistem was born. The first four letters "Poli" come from the word "Political." Because stem cell research is such a politically charged topic it's only reasonable that this be included in a name that promotes stem cell research, development, and policy. The last four letters spell "Stem" which is defined as "the ascending axis of a plant, whether above or below ground, which ordinarily grows in an opposite direction to the root or descending axis." It is also a word that is associated with "stem cells" and represents growth. When you combine the two words, you get eight letters that spell POLISTEM.

What can I do at Polistem?
As a registered member of Polistem you can enjoy the following benefits and features.

• Daily updated news relating to the stem cell community
• Interact with other stem cell research supporters
• Let your voice be heard by creating your own blog
• Find new friends, colleagues, and business associates
• Share information and ideas through our forums
• Learn about upcoming events and conventions
• Connect with others who have similar disabilities
• Create a Group for your own organization or company
• Share pictures, videos, and documents relating to stem cell research
• Use our internal e-mail system without having to disclose your personal e-mail address
• Connect with students, educators, professionals, and research companies
• Express yourself no matter what type of stem cell research you support
• Watch updated video interviews with researchers, educators, companies, and politicians
• Unite the stem cell community by joining Polistem TODAY!

When was Polistem started?
Polistem started as a news blog pertaining to stem cell research, development, and policy. It was launched on January 2, 2007. It began with hard work, dedication, and very little startup money. The mission was to inform people on a daily basis about stem cell research and what advancements were being made scientifically, medically, socially, and politically. The overall outcome of Polistem has been a great success but its founder, Will Spence, was not completely satisfied with its progress. He thought that the site could be even better and have more potential, while being the first of its kind. In August of 2007 Spence took all of his limited resources, along with a will of determination and dedication, and transformed Polistem into a Social Network for the Proactive Stem Cell Community. It is now full steam ahead towards growing the Polistem network and making it the best!

Where is Polistem headed?
Polistem is in the beginning stages of being a Social Network for the Stem Cell Community. There is a tremendous amount of hard work, dedication, and effort that needs to be implemented for Polistem's mission to be a success. With time and a positive growth strategy, Polistem will become the absolute best! The more people who can become involved proactively and take a stance on stem cell research, development, and policy, then the more hope and potential it can give to millions of people globally who are threatened with health-related problems, complications, and diseases.

Where is Polistem located?
Polistem resides in the vibrant and sunny Denver, Colorado. Denver offers a great city life for the urban enthusiast and is only about an hour's drive from the beautiful and majestic Colorado Rocky Mountains. Colorado is a superb place to visit and offers some of the best winter and outdoor sports in the world. It is our belief that the crisp and refreshing winds which flow through the Rocky Mountains help to preserve and promote the spirit of our mission and our cause. You can be sure to find us 24/7 at www.polistem.org.