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Inevitable Collision

The Inspiring Story That Brought Stem Cell Research to Conservative America

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Pub Date Sep 10 2014 | Archive Date Feb 28 2015

Description

On September 25, 2010, Tory Williams received the devastating news that a family friend, 21-year-old TJ Atchison, had been in a terrible automobile accident and, despite thorough care, was paralyzed from the chest down. Based on many factors surrounding TJ’s condition, doctors determined he was the perfect candidate for a new clinical trial using a drug containing embryonic stem cells that was designed to regenerate damaged spinal cord tissue. This was the first trial of its kind to involve a human candidate, and would end up being the start of Tory’s courageous journey to document this clinical trial and raise awareness and funding for embryonic stem cell research across the nation, especially to those within “conservative” America.

Inevitable Collision documents the true story of TJ Atchison's experience as the first participant in Geron's clinical trial, along with the dynamic team who helped galvanize the cause: Dr. Hans Keirstead, the brilliant young scientist who successfully helped treat rats to overcome paralysis through embryonic stem cell treatments and introduced the therapy to humans; patient advocate, fundraiser and political ally Roman Reed; and author Tory Williams, who persevered to raise public awareness surrounding embryonic stem cell research with the support of family, friends, and faith.

A journey for all people of this world, including the millions afflicted by a disease or paralysis and their loved ones, Inevitable Collision recounts the inspiring story of what happens when patient advocates, scientists, and researchers work together with the goal of finding a cure.

On September 25, 2010, Tory Williams received the devastating news that a family friend, 21-year-old TJ Atchison, had been in a terrible automobile accident and, despite thorough care, was paralyzed...


Advance Praise

“What an honor it has been to collaborate with tory on this amazing story."
Roman Reed
Chairman, AIM’s Board of Directors

"A journey to the light and a reminder that nothing is impossible…remarkable and worth the read."
Peter Wilderotter
President and CEO, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

“An incredible book that will bring much awareness and realism to the field."
Hans S. Keirstead, PhD
University of California at Irvine

“There is an overwhelming need for strong and committed advocates for patients with life-threatening diseases and conditions, and Tory and Roman have done a service to all of us by telling the moving story of their work together. It is inspiring, and it will make a difference.”
Susan L. Solomon
CEO and Co-Founder, The New York Stem Cell Foundation

"Tory's inspirational work is written with a unique style that fills a niche in the book field. It will surely capture the attention, imagination, and hearts of people around the world."
Paul S. Knoepfler
University of California, Davis, School of Medicine

“An inspiring true-life story that will motivate many to bring change to human disease. This remarkable story by Tory Williams and Roman Reed captures the potential of stem cell technologies and our ability to change the course of humanity.”
Deepak Srivastava, MD

Director, Roddenberry Stem Cell Center at Gladstone
Director, Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease

“What an honor it has been to collaborate with tory on this amazing story."
Roman Reed
Chairman, AIM’s Board of Directors

"A journey to the light and a reminder that nothing is impossible…remarkable...


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EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781934854396
PRICE $21.95 (USD)

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