November

25-11-2004: HFEA publishes thirteenth Annual Report and Accounts

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has published its thirteenth Annual Report and Accounts which were laid before Parliament.

23-11-2004: HFEA welcomes MRC report on assisted reproduction

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) welcomes the report Assisted reproduction: a safe, sound future issued today by the Medical Research Council (MRC). The HFEA approached the MRC in 2002 to review the current knowledge of IVF and its possible health effects and provide advice on what further research is necessary.

11-11-2004: HFEA launches public consultation on donor assisted conception

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) today launched a public consultation on sperm, egg and embryo donation. The views of members of the public and interested professionals and organisations are sought on a range of questions concerning the regulation of donor-assisted conception.

01-11-2004: HFEA licenses PGD for inherited colon cancer

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority can confirm that is has issued a preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) licence for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (FAP)to the Assisted Conception at University College Hospital, London.