SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARDS WORKING GROUP
TO THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE (CIRM)

Organized Pursuant To Government Code section 11346.5(a)(17)
and
The CALIFORNIA STEM CELL RESEARCH AND CURES ACT

OPEN SESSION

1. Welcome from Co-chairs
2. Call to Order  & Roll Call
3. Staff Report
     a. Regulatory update / revisions to MES regulations
     b. Update on CIRM Compliance Program
4. Regulatory and Policy Considerations:
     a. Use of somatic cells in CIRM funded research:
          i. Briefing Paper: Oversight for iPS-Related Research
         ii. Briefing Paper: Payments for Somatic Cells
         iii. Briefing Paper: Consent for Somatic Cells
         iv. Comment: Use of Somatic Cells from Deceased Patients
     b. Use of IVF-embryos for which the gamete donor(s) were paid:
          i. Briefing Paper: Use of IVF Embryos
         ii. Background Research: Policy Analysis
         iii. Original Briefing Paper from 7/20/08 SWG Meeting
5. Additional Policy Considerations
6. Adjournment

THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice.

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