Human Stem Cells   July 23, 2003

Research involving human stem cells is subject to State and Federal regulations. Specific guidance and polices are described on the UCSF Stem Cell Research web page. As many of the regulatory requirements and restrictions are expected to change in the near future, faculty applying for funding for such research should review the latest information available at this site before submitting an application to the CHR.

All individuals conducting human stem cell research, including adult stem cells, must submit a protocol to CHR for review and approval prior to initiation of the study. This must be done even if there are no plans to put such cells into human subjects or if the protocol only collects cells for future use. The application includes the “ Human Stem Cell Research Supplement.”