Use of Embryonic Stem Cells

In accordance with all Federal Guidelines, the University of Nebraska and Board of Regents policy, the Scientific Research Oversight Committee (SROC) must review and approve all research using hESC lines and ONLY lines from the NIH Human Embryonic Stem Cell Registry are allowed.  Cell lines which are not on this registry are not allowed to be used for NU System research.  The NIH Registration Number for a proposed stem cell line must be cited on your application for hESC use when submitting your application to the SROC.

More information about these procedures can be found in the SROC chapter of the IRB Guidebook.