November

24-11-2005: New laws for fertility treatment and embryo research - Regulator adds its experience to Government blue print

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, the regulator for fertility treatment and embryo research, is adding its experience to the Government blueprint for new fertility legislation with its submission to the Department of Health's consultation on the Review of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990.

15-11-2005: Scientists must be engaged with the public if the UK is to stay a leader in stem cell science, regulator warns

Speaking at the Progress Educational Trust conference on stem cell research in London today, Suzi Leather, Chair of the HFEA, said that researchers must continue to be engaged with public opinion to provide confidence about the work that they are doing, reassuring people that their research is beneficial and appropriate.

10-11-2005: Should we be allowed to test at conception for conditions such as Alzheimer's?

A public debate on how far doctors and scientists should be allowed to go with embryo-testing techniques is being launched today by the UK fertility regulator, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA).

08-11-2005: Public say IVF benefits outweigh the risks but are concerned about the long-term consequences of treatment

The public believes the benefits of fertility treatment outweigh the risks but around half still feel that it has unknown consequences in the long-term, according to studies of public and patient opinion for the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.

03-11-2005: HFEA announces new Authority members

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) can announce the appointment of two new Authority members, David Archard and Ruth Fasht, who have been selected by the NHS Appointments Commission along with the reappointment of Sharmila Nebhrajani who will also become the Authority's Deputy Chair.

02-11-2005: Improved welfare checks system will be better, fairer and clearer for fertility patients, GPs and clinics

A better system for protecting the welfare of children born as a result of fertility treatment has been announced today by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA).