TY - BOOK AU - Institute of Medicine A2 - Emily Ann Meyer A2 - Kathi Hanna A2 - Kristine Gebbie TI - Cord Blood: Establishing a National Hematopoietic Stem Cell Bank Program SN - DO - 10.17226/11269 PY - 2005 UR - https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/11269/cord-blood-establishing-a-national-hematopoietic-stem-cell-bank-program PB - The National Academies Press CY - Washington, DC LA - English KW - Health and Medicine AB - With the potential for self-renewal and differentiation, the possibilities for stem cells are enormous. One specific type of stem cell, the hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC), which is derived from umbilical cord blood (as well as adult bone marrow and mobilized peripheral blood), holds particular promise. To make the most of these HPCs, the Institute of Medicine was asked to consider the optimal structure for a national cord blood program and to address pertinent issues related to maximizing the potential of stem cell technology. Cord Blood: Establishing a National Hematopoietic Stem Cell Bank Program examines: The role of cord blood in stem cell transplantation The current status of blood banks already in existence The optimal structure for the cord blood program The current use and utility of cord blood for stem cell transplants The best way to advance the use of cord blood units and make them available for research Expert advice from leaders in the fields of economics, public health, medicine, and biostatistics combine to make this very timely and topical book useful to a number of stakeholders. ER - TY - BOOK AU - Institute of Medicine AU - National Research Council TI - Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research SN - DO - 10.17226/11278 PY - 2005 UR - https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/11278/guidelines-for-human-embryonic-stem-cell-research PB - The National Academies Press CY - Washington, DC LA - English KW - Health and Medicine AB - Since 1998, the volume of research being conducted using human embryonic stem (hES) cells has expanded primarily using private funds because of restrictions on the use of federal funds for such research. Given limited federal involvement, privately funded hES cell research has thus far been carried out under a patchwork of existing regulations, many of which were not designed with this research specifically in mind. In addition, hES cell research touches on many ethical, legal, scientific, and policy issues that are of concern to the public. This report provides guidelines for the conduct of hES cell research to address both ethical and scientific concerns. The guidelines are intended to enhance the integrity of privately funded hES cell research by encouraging responsible practices in the conduct of that research. ER -