Since 1998, the volume of research being conducted using human embryonic stem (hES) cells has expanded primarily using private funds because of restrictions on the use of federal funds for such research. Given limited federal involvement, privately funded hES cell research has thus far been carried out under a patchwork of existing regulations, many of which were not designed with this research specifically in mind. In addition, hES cell research touches on many ethical, legal, scientific, and policy issues that are of concern to the public. This report provides guidelines for the conduct of hES cell research to address both ethical and scientific concerns. The guidelines are intended to enhance the integrity of privately funded hES cell research by encouraging responsible practices in the conduct of that research.
Committee on Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research, National Research Council
Front MatterSummary1 Introduction2 Scientific Background of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research3 Addressing Ethical and Scientific Concerns Through Oversight4 Current Regulation of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research5 Recruiting Donors and Banking hES Cells6 National Academies Guidelines for Research on Human Embryonic Stem CellsReferencesGlossaryAbbreviationsAppendix A: Compilation of RecommendationsAppendix B: Committee BiographiesAppendix C: Workshop Agenda and Speaker BiographiesIndexAppendix: 2007 Amendments to the National Academies’ Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
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