UCI Medical Research Highly Valuable

* Recently, the Orange County Business Council invited UCI Chancellor Laurel L. Wilkening to brief our board of directors on the university’s investigation into the Center for Reproductive Health. After hearing an in-depth presentation, we applaud the chancellor for her determination and courage in pursuing the truth, and her willingness to speak candidly to us at this time.

Clearly the facts surrounding this issue need to be brought to the public’s attention and those responsible must be held accountable. However, Orange County citizens should not lose sight of the value UCI and its medical center contribute to our community. We are extremely fortunate to have a major research center within our community which serves as a magnet for economic growth and development. Orange County has a dynamic $82-billion economy providing jobs and quality life for its citizens. UCI is a critical component of that economy and we are confident that it will continue to be.

WAYNE D. WEDIN

Chairman

Orange County Business Council