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Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research

All WCMC investigators who intend to perform research involving human embryonic stem cells must submit notification to the Tri-Institutional ESCRO Committee. This requirement applies to all HESC research, regardless of the funding sources. 

ESCRO Submissions:

New Protocol Submissions: 

Research involving hES and/or covered hPS cells
Research designed or expected to generate human gametes
Research involving the use of human embryos for purposes other than the derivation of hES cells

Annual Progress Reports: Annual reports are due on the anniversary of ESCRO approval, or the submission deadline for ESCRO submisions, whichever is sooner.  

Annual Progress Reports

Amendment Submissions: Amendments are currently submitted using the Tri-Institutional ESCRO Amendment Form.  Submit all forms to

WCM-ESCRO@med.cornell.edu.

For more information on Tri-Institutional ESCRO, visit the Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research website.

Contacts:

Aileen Orpilla, CCRC, CCRP

WCM ESCRO Administrator
646-962-7569
aio2001@med.cornell.edu

Alavy Sos

Director, Human Research Protection & Compliance
(646) 962-4061 
als2082@med.cornell.edu

Office of the Research Dean Weill Cornell Medicine 1300 York Ave. New York, NY 10065 ResearchDean@med.cornell.edu