Donation of embryos for human development and stem cell research

Tasha Kalista; H Austinn Freeman; Barry Behr; Renee Reijo Pera; Christopher Thomas Scott

doi:10.1016/j.stem.2011.02.018

Donation of embryos for human development and stem cell research

Cell Stem Cell. 2011 Apr 8;8(4):360-2. doi: 10.1016/j.stem.2011.02.018.

Authors

Tasha Kalista¹, H Austinn Freeman, Barry Behr, Renee Reijo Pera, Christopher Thomas Scott

Affiliation

¹ Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.

PMID: 21474099
DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2011.02.018

Abstract

Using donated human embryos for scientific research raises ethical questions about the donation process. We describe a two-stage consent process designed to help couples make informed decisions about embryo disposition. This consent methodology minimizes conflict of interest, respects patient choice, and provides a much-needed resource to patients and the research community.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Embryo Disposition* / ethics
Embryo Research / ethics
Humans
Informed Consent
Methods
Stem Cell Research* / ethics