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Issue 4
Issue No. 4 - March 2008
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News from the HFEA
Multiple births stakeholder group to discuss national strategy
Professional and patient bodies will be meeting on 28 March to drive forward the national strategy to minimise multiple pregnancies following fertility treatment. In particular they will be agreeing the strategy´s mission statement and discussing ways to share the progress of the strategy with the sector.
More information will be available on the multiple births and single embryo transfer page on the HFEA website after the meeting.
New report released by the Scientific and Clinical Advances Group
The HFEA's Scientific and Clinical Advances Group met recently, advising the Authority on scientific and clinical developments in assisted reproduction and human embryo research.
Read the lay summary report from the meeting
Stem cell research debate
Alan Doran, HFEA Interim Chief Executive, participated in a debate on the 'Future of Stem Cell Research in the UK' organised by Bristows law firm at the Royal Society on 6 March.
Policy and Guidance
New guidance on imports and exports
The HFEA has released the latest information for clinics and patients on the new restrictions on the transportation of sperm, eggs and embryos within the European Economic Area (EEA).
New form for donor re-registration
A new form is available to enable donors who donated anonymously before April 2005 to re-register if they now wish to become identifiable.
News from the sector
National Infertility Day 2008
National Infertility Day will take place on 19 July in the New Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden, London.
The event is organised by Infertility Network UK (IN UK) and is aimed at patients and those working in the field of infertility.
British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA) Annual General Meeting
BICA´s next Annual General Meeting on 9 May in Central London will look back on its last 20 years and focus on how the role of counselling has evolved. It will also look ahead to new developments in professional standards and practice.
Researchers study practices in helping donors complete information
University of York researchers are carrying out a study of current UK clinic practices in helping sperm, egg and embryo donors complete the reasons for donating. This includes the goodwill message and pen portrait sections of the HFEA donor information form.
For further details, contact Marilyn Crawshaw at 01904 321254 or email mac7@york.ac.uk
European Inspection consultation closes soon
The latest consultation on European Inspection Guidelines for fertility treatment clinics and other clinics licensed under the EU Tissues and Cells directive (part of the EUSTITE project) closes on 4 April.
Read more about the consultation
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