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