The Promise of Stem Cells

Stem cells can develop into different cell types. They may offer a renewable source of replacement cells to treat diseases, conditions, and disabilities.
Learn more about stem cells

NIH Human Embryonic
Stem Cell Registry

The Registry lists human embryonic stem cell lines that are eligible for use in NIH-funded research.
Review the Registry

U.S. Policy on Stem Cell Research

On March 9, 2009, President Obama issued Executive Order 13505, entitled "Removing Barriers to Responsible Research Involving Human Stem Cells."
Read About the Executive Order

• New line added to the NIH Registry (09/24/2012) [NEW]
• Submit a hESC line for NIH review

hESC Eligibility Review

• Advisory Committee to the Director Working Group for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Eligibility Review

Q and A:

• NIH Guidelines and FDA Donor Eligibility Rule
• Use of subclones and modified hESC Lines
• Restrictive Language in Informed Consents