What procedures are necessary for transferring hESCs to or from other institutions for the purpose of stem cell research?
Receipt of hESC materials will require a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) or other written acknowledgement or by purchase. For MTA requirements, contact: Office of Contract and Grant Administration (OCGA) (858) 534-3330, http://ocga3.ucsd.edu For purchase requirements, contact Purchasing, (858) 534-3084, http://www-bfs.ucsd.edu/pur Any transfer of UCSD generated or modified hESC materials off campus will normally require an MTA or license agreement. For these requirements, contact Office of Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Services (TechTIPS), (858) 534-5815, http://invent.ucsd.