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HumGen
www.humgen.org
For more information regarding policies, news and literature particular to stem cell research and to human genetics in general.
Stem Cell Network/ Réseau de cellules souches
http://www.stemcellnetwork.ca/index_en.php
A Canadian research endeavour that brings together 70 leading scientists, clinicians, engineers, and ELSI scholars with the mandate to investigate the therapeutic potential of stem cells for the treatment of diseases.
International Stem Cell Forum (ISCF)
http://www.stemcellforum.org/
This forum aims to encourage international collaboration and funding support for stem cell research and banking. It aims to promote global good practice and scientific progress in this biomedical field.
International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR)
http://www.isscr.org/
An independent, non-profit organization established in 2002 to foster the exchange of information and ideas relating to stem cell research. In February 2007, The ISSCR published Guidelines for the Conduct of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research, which is available on the ISSCR website.
National Institutes of Health
http://www.nih.gov/
A resource for stem cell research with a focus on American policy on stem cell research. The site also includes a Human Embryonic Stem Cell Registry.
EuroStemCell (European Consortium for Stem Cell Research)
http://www.eurostemcell.org/
The European Consortium for Stem Cell Research presents a European perspective on developments in stem cell research. The EuroStemCell website provides comprehensive scientific information regarding stem cell research and includes a listing of laws relating to embryonic stem cell research throughout the European Union.
UK Stem Cell Bank
http://www.ukstemcellbank.org.uk/index.html
A UK based facility which stores and provides ethically sourced, quality controlled adult, foetal and embryonic stem cell lines for medical research and clinical applications.
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