The University of Connecticut's Embryonic Stem Cell Research Oversight Committee (UC-ESCRO) shall provide oversight of all ethical issues related to the derivation and research use of human stem cell lines at all schools, colleges, campuses, and research arms of the University of Connecticut regardless of the source of funding, and shall review all proposals submitted by University investigators for funds from the Connecticut Stem Cell Research Grant Project. The UC-ESCRO committee will ensure that sensitive research is well-justified and that inappropriate research is not conducted. Review by the UC-ESCRO Committee will supplement but not replace the usual reviews for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g. reviews by animal care committees, Institutional Review Boards, Biological Safety Committees, etc.).

News & Announcements

National Embryonic Stem Cell Research Oversight Committee Survey Has Been Completed

The purpose of the national ESCRO survey was to assist in the discussion of stem cell research oversight at a pre-conference workshop "Preparing for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Review in a Politically Charged Environment" at the international stem cell symposium, StemCONN07, held on March 27-28, 2007 in Hartford, Connecticut. The results have been posted here.

Required State of Connecticut Verification Form

All Embryonic Stem Cell Researchers MUST complete the State of Connecticut Verification Form before funds will be transferred from the Connecticut Stem Cell Research Fund. Investigators must send ESCRO a signed and completed copy of the form prior to receiving final ESCRO approval. (Fax 860-486-5381) ESCRO will forward the completed form to the Commissioner of Public Health and notify OSP/ORSP.

Ethically Sensitive Areas for Human Stem Cell Research

The ESCRO has produced a document detailing Ethically Sensitive Areas for Human Stem Cell Research.