Mission report: June 11-20, 2017
Strategy for Increasing the use of Modern Contraceptives in Nigeria
Research Article
PLOS Medicine | DOI:10.1371/journal.pmed.1002253 April 4, 2017
ECDC MISSION REPORT 19–21 September 2016 ; 14–15 November 2016
Policy and Legal Opportunities for HIV Testing Services and Civil Society Engagement
Pre-Publication draft version. Lat reviewed on 7th July 2017
The guidelines reiterate that the general principles of ethics for biomedical research involving human participants shall also be applicable. In addition, the guidelines specify unique provisions for stem cells, because of their inherent property for unlimited proliferation, differentiation to cells... of the germ layers, oncogenic potential, unrecognised toxicities and possible involvement in pre-implantation stages of human development. The guideline therefore focuses on: 1. Monitoring mechanism and regulatory pathway for basic, clinical research and product development based on categories of research and level of manipulation. 2. Procurement of gametes, embryos and somatic cells for derivation and propagation of any stem cell lines, their banking and distribution. 3. Other important areas like international collaboration, exchange of cell/lines and education for stakeholders and advertisement.
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