Research Protections Policies

RP14 Human Pluripotent and Multipotent Stem Cell Research (encompassing Embryonic, Induced Pluripotent, and Adult Stem Cells)

Contents:

  • Purpose
  • Scope
  • Policy
  • Definitions
  • Submission Procedure
  • Further Information
  • References
  • Cross References

  • PURPOSE:

    This policy sets forth standards for and outlines the mechanism used by The Pennsylvania State University (“University”) to evaluate and oversee research involving human embryonic stem cell (hESC) lines as well as

    Introduction - Research Protection Policies

    The following Research Protections policies have been promulgated by the appropriate officers of the University within their delegated responsibilities from the Board of Trustees. The Research Protections section of the Policy Manual presents Penn State policies governing the ethical conduct of University research. These Policies specify the manner in which funded and unfunded research is conducted to ensure that it is conducted responsibly and in accordance with federal regulations, policies and procedures.