The challenge of regulating rapidly changing science: stem cell legislation in Canada

Peter J Rugg-Gunn; Ubaka Ogbogu; Janet Rossant; Timothy Caulfield

doi:10.1016/j.stem.2009.03.004

The challenge of regulating rapidly changing science: stem cell legislation in Canada

Cell Stem Cell. 2009 Apr 3;4(4):285-8. doi: 10.1016/j.stem.2009.03.004.

Authors

Peter J Rugg-Gunn¹, Ubaka Ogbogu, Janet Rossant, Timothy Caulfield

Affiliation

¹ Program in Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada. pjrg@sickkids.ca

PMID: 19341618
DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2009.03.004

Abstract

We describe how recent advances in stem cell research may be interpreted by various regulatory regimes and use Canada as a model to demonstrate how broad-based prohibitive legislation can unintentionally restrict research direction. We encourage scientists and policymakers to collaborate to ensure a clear regulatory framework that accommodates future advances.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Biomedical Research / ethics
Biomedical Research / legislation & jurisprudence*
Canada
Embryo Research / ethics
Embryo Research / legislation & jurisprudence*
Government Regulation
Humans
Legislation as Topic*
Research Support as Topic / ethics
Research Support as Topic / legislation & jurisprudence*
Stem Cells*