NIH-Funded Research: Therapeutic Human Fetal Tissue Transplantation Projects Meet Federal Requirements

HEHS-97-61 Published: Mar 10, 1997. Publicly Released: Mar 10, 1997.

Highlights

Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO reviewed the fetal tissue transplantation research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under the NIH Revitalization Act, focusing on: (1) compliance with informed consent and other documentation; and (2) any violations occurring in the acquisition of human fetal tissue for use in transplantation.

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Agency reportsEthical conductFetal tissuesHealth research programsInformed consent (medical law)Medical researchNoncomplianceReporting requirementsOrgan and tissue transplantationHuman fetal tissue