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UCSD Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research

The attached UCSD Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research are released for immediate use. The guidelines are the result of extensive discussion and review of federal and state regulations, and are guided by principles set forth by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine and the National Academy of Sciences, and University of California policy. The guidelines will continue to evolve as this area of research grows.

http://ogsr.ucsd.edu/research/ESCRO/stemcellJune2006.pdf

If you have questions about a project involving human embryonic stem cell research, please call or email Dr. Michael Kalichman, co-Chair of the Embryonic Stem Cell Research Oversight (ESCRO) committee (x22027, kalichman@ucsd.edu).

Richard Attiyeh Vice Chancellor for Research