Press releases 2012
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Statement on recent reports of a Danish sperm donor passing on a genetic disease to five children - 26/09/2012
On 25 September it was reported that a man who had donated his sperm at a clinic in Denmark has passed on a genetic disease to five children.
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Statement: HFEA responds to the Government’s proposals on the future of the HFEA - 21/09/2012
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has today published its response to the Government’s consultation on proposals to transfer the HFEA’s functions to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and other bodies.
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HFEA launches public consultation, Medical Frontiers: Debating mitochondria replacement - 17/09/2012
The HFEA has launched a public consultation on the ethics of new IVF-based techniques designed to avoid serious mitochondrial diseases.
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The Health Research Authority (HRA) appoints Sally Cheshire as their new Non-executive Director, Audit Committee Chair member - 26/07/2012
The Health Research Authority (HRA) has appointed Sally Cheshire as their new Non-executive Director, Audit Committee Chair member.
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HFEA Press Release Concerning the Arm’s Length Bodies (ALB) Review: Proposals to Transfer Functions of HFEA and HTA - 28/06/2012
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), the UK regulator of IVF and embryo research, has today welcomed the release of the Department of Health’s consultation document on the proposed transfer of its functions to the CQC
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Dr Lee Rayfield, the Bishop of Swindon, appointed as a member of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority - 12/06/2012
The Right Reverend Dr Lee Rayfield has been appointed as a member of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.
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HFEA welcomes the Nuffield Council on Bioethics report on Novel techniques for the prevention of mitochondrial DNA disorders - 12/06/2012
The HFEA welcomes this timely and important report from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics. We share the Council’s belief that continuing public debate about these issues is important; the HFEA will lead this debate.
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Statement on the draft revised fertility guideline from NICE - 22/05/2012
The HFEA have released a statement on the draft revised fertility guideline from NICE, released for public consultation today.
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Statement on recent study suggesting link between ICSI treatment and occurrence of birth defects - 11/05/2012
On 5 and 6 May there were several articles published in the press about a piece of research suggesting a link between ICSI treatment and the occurrence of birth defects.
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Statement on IVF incident reported in the Sunday Times - 30/04/2012
The HFEA have released a statement on an IVF incident reported in the Sunday Times
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Fertility regulator launches strategy to boost egg and sperm donation - 04/04/2012
The HFEA is today launching a national strategy to raise awareness of egg and sperm donation and to improve the care of donors.
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New Chief Executive appointed - 23/01/2012
Professor Lisa Jardine, Chair of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), today announced that Peter Thompson has been appointed as the Authority’s new Chief Executive.
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HFEA to consult on ethics of 'mitochondria transfer'* - 19/01/2012
The Secretary of State for Health together with the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills have jointly asked the HFEA to seek public views on emerging IVF techniques designed to prevent the transmission of mitochondrial disease.
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Statement on embryo transfer study - 12/01/2012
A multiple birth is the single biggest risk of IVF for both mothers and babies. However, it is a risk that can be avoided by the transfer of one embryo to those patients who are most likely to have twins.
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