My research involves hematopoietic stem cell transplant protocols; do I need to submit a SCRO protocol?
Yes, the California Health and Safety code requires that research involving human adult stem cells be reviewed by a stem cell research oversight panel. If the topic of the research is hematapoietic stem cell transplant, Administrative SCRO Review is required. If the topic of research is therapy adjunct to standard-of-care stem cell transplantation, SCRO Review is NOT required.