Annual report 2009/10 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

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Contents 3 1 Introduction 4 2 Work carried out during 2009 on issues identified previously 5 2.1 Health outcomes and birth defects following assisted reproductive techniques 5 2.2 Intra-cytoplasmic morphologically selected sperm injection 6 2.3 Alternative methods of obtaining embryonic or embryonic-like stem cells 7 2.4 In vitro derived gametes 10 2.5 Genetic modification of embryos 12 2.6 Embryo culture media 13 3 Issues identified in the 2009/10 horizon scanning process 16 4 References 37 Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority Scientific Horizon Scanning at the HFEA
4 Section 1 Introduction Horizon scanning is an early-warning system which allows the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) to consider the legal, ethical, social and regulatory implications of any techniques that researchers or clinicians may wish to use in the future. By identifying developments early, we can think ahead about the licensing of new techniques, or have guidance in place to ensure that new treatments are carried out safely and appropriately. We can also ensure that patients and the wider public are suitably informed. Identifying new research Through our horizon scanning process, the HFEA Executive discovers relevant research throughout the year by reviewing journals and attending conferences. They then highlight and investigate common themes and seek views from experts, such as members of the HFEA’s Horizon Scanning Panel, a panel of international experts with a range of research interests. The next step is to prioritise the different techniques and decide whether we need to carry out more work on them. This report summarises work carried out in 2009 as well as setting out issues that have been identified for this year’s work plan. Licensable activities In some cases the issues described in this report involve licensable activities. If centres wish to carry out licensable activities they would need to inform the Authority or apply for a licence. In some cases, further consultation will be carried out. A licence committee of the Authority considers the details of each individual application before the technique can be used. Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority Scientific Horizon Scanning at the HFEA
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