• 2011 Survey of ESCRO Committees
• 2011 Survey of ESCRO Committees

• Summary: October 19-20, 2010 IASCR Sponsored Workshop
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  On October 19-20, 2010 the Interstate Alliance on Stem Cell Research sponsored a workshop designed to provide in-depth analysis of the legal and policy considerations surrounding the Sherley v. Sebelius case. IASCR received three separate briefings from legal and policy experts. More...

• Policy Harmonization Through Collaboration: The Interstate Alliance on Stem Cell Research
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  The Interstate Alliance on Stem Cell Research (IASCR) is a voluntary body whose mission is to advance stem cell research by fostering effective interstate collaboration, by assisting states in developing research programs, and by promoting efficient and responsible use of public funds. More...

• IASCR Statement in Response to August 23, 2010 Federal Court Decision
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  The IASCR regrets the August 23, 2010 decision issued by Chief Judge Royce C. Lamberth of the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia to freeze federal funding of human embryonic stem cell (hESC) research. More...

• Advancing the Promise
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  IASCR has compiled comments on the NIH Draft Guidelines for Human Stem Cell Research. Advancing the Promise: Leading Research Institutions, Patients and Scholars Comment on the Draft NIH Guidelines for Human Stem Cell Research is available as both a PowerPoint presentation (3.8 MB) and PDF file (4.0 MB).

• State Research Policy Analysis
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  An analysis, performed under the auspices of IASCR, intended to evaluate how policy differences may affect the sharing of research materials and other collaborative work has been published in Medical Research Law & Policy Report. More...

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is an independent, nonprofit organization established to promote and foster the exchange and dissemination of information and ideas relating to stem cells, to encourage the general field of research involving stem cells and to promote professional and public education in all areas of stem cell research and application.


The ISSCR Guidelines for the Conduct of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
The ISSCR Guidelines for the Conduct of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research specify rigorous ethical standards for scientists working with human ESCs, and seek to promote responsible, transparent and uniform practices worldwide. Sample informed consent documents for the procurement of materials for human ESC research and a sample material transfer agreement are also available. Click here for more information.


The ISSCR Guidelines for the Clinical Translation of Stem Cells
The ISSCR has released Guidelines for the Clinical Translation of Stem Cells that examine the scientific, clinical, regulatory, ethical and societal issues that must be addressed to ensure that basic stem cell research is responsibly transitioned into appropriate clinical applications. Click here to find the Guidelines and associated resources, including a Patient Handbook on Stem Cell Therapies.