Stem cell research policy
Stem cell research policy varies significantly throughout the world. There are overlapping jurisdictions of international organizations, nations, and states or provinces. Some government policies determine what is allowed versus prohibited, whereas others outline what research can be publicly financed. Of course, all practices not prohibited are implicitly permitted. Some organizations have issued recommended guidelines for how stem cell research is to be conducted.
International bodies
The
The World Health Organization has opposed a ban on cloning techniques in stem cell research.
The Council of Europe's Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine seems to ban the creation of embryos solely for research purposes.[1] It has been signed by 31 countries and ratified by 19:[2] Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Lithuania, Moldova, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Turkey.[3]
The Hinxton Group
In light of the controversy surrounding
On the ethical issues surrounding embryonic stem cell research, the group has additionally recommended that an international database be created, containing guidelines for ethical practice, research protocols, consent forms, and the information provided to donors.[4]
However, the potential for an international consensus on these matters seems remote given the complexity and diversity of regulatory frameworks in this controversial area of science, both within nations and between nations.
ISSCR
The International Society for Stem Cell Research is developing guidelines for the conduct of stem cell research.
Nations
Embryonic stem cell research has divided the international community. In the
References
- ^ Chapter V, Article 18 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Dignity of the Human Being with Regard to the Application of Biology and Medicine: Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine http://conventions.coe.int/Treaty/EN/Treaties/Html/164.htm
- ^ Additional Protocol to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Dignity of the Human Being with regard to the Application of Biology and Medicine, on the Prohibition of Cloning Human Beings
- . Retrieved 18 March 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "Consensus Statement". The Hinxton Group. 24 February 2006. Archived from the original on 22 December 2008.
- ^ Rick Weiss (2 March 2006). "Universal stem cell principles proposed". The Washington Post.
- OCLC 54703225.
External links
- The Hinxton Group
- European Molecular Biology Organization publication
- United Nations Declaration on Human Cloning
- Council of Europe's Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine
- World Stem Cell Policy Map
- World map of stem cell research centers
- World Stem Cell Report
- Stem Cell Research Reveals Clues to Disease's Origins
- International Cellular Medicine Society
- International Society for Stem Cell Research
- Stem Cell Information from the United States National Academies
- Federal Policy Verbatim on the Use of Stem Cells in the U.S.
- The Hinxton Group: An International Consortium on Stem Cells, Ethics & Law
- World Stem Cell Policies
- Johns Hopkins Stem Cell Policy