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1. Introduction
2. Timeline: the start of UK regulation
3. Human fertilization and embryology act (1990)
4. UK law on embryo research
5. Making licensing decisions
6. Making licensing decisions for stem cell research
7. Strengthening science through regulation
8. Who has an interest?
9. Public attitudes - major study
10. Risk and ethics
11. Regulation and trust
12. The chain of consensus
13. Report of the UK stem cell initiative
14. Challenging consensus: implications of Hwang case
15. Challenging consensus: source and supply of eggs
16. Challenging consensus: looking to the future
17. A framework for the future? - the chimera example
18. Securing the future

Topics Covered

• Background to UK regulation of embryo research and hESC research
• The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Act (1990)
• The licensing process
• Strengthening science through regulation
• Public attitudes towards embryo research and regulation
• Challenges to public consensus
• Future of embryo research

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Series:

• Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

Categories:

• Cell Biology
• Reproduction & Development

Therapeutic Areas:

• Gynaecology & Obstetrics

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Publication History

• Published on October 1, 2007
• Archived on May 28, 2025

Financial Disclosures

• Dame Suzi Leather has not informed HSTalks of any commercial/financial relationship that it is appropriate to disclose.