Animals containing human tissues, cells or genetic information are used to refine research methods, creating animal models that better represent human disease and which can be used to develop new treatments.
A report by the Academy of Medical Sciences examined the scientific, social, ethical, safety and regulatory aspects of research involving animals containing human material (ACHM). It made recommendations for the future regulation of research of this and identified proposed that experiments involving ACHM classified into three categories, to help determine the level of regulatory scrutiny required.
The Academy of Medical Sciences published a report examining the use of ‘Animals containing human material’ (ACHM) in scientific research in July 2011. The report was prepared by a working group, chaired by Professor Martin Bobrow CBE FRS FMedSci.
The Academy of Medical Sciences published a report examining the use of ‘Animals containing human material’ (ACHM) in scientific research in July 2011. The report was prepared by a working group, chaired by Professor Martin Bobrow CBE FRS FMedSci.
The study was supported by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills’ Sciencewise Expert Resource Centre, the Department of Health, Medical Research Council, and Wellcome Trust. A report synopsis has been prepared by Dr Geoff Watts FMedSci.
Animals containing human tissues, cells or genetic information are used to refine research methods, creating animal models that better represent human disease, and to develop and produce new therapeutics. The study examined the scientific, social, ethical, safety and regulatory aspects of research involving animals containing human material. The report proposes that experiments involving such animals should be classified into three categories, to help determine the level of regulatory scrutiny to which they should be subject. Amongst its recommendations are that:
The Home Office ensures that a national expert body with a duty to advise on the use of animals containing human material in research is put in place.
The Home Office and the Department of Health work closely together, and with other bodies where appropriate, to ensure that there are no regulatory gaps, overlaps or inconsistencies in regulation.
The UK should lead in raising international awareness of animals containing human material, promoting international consistency in research practice involving their use, and exploring the development of international standards or guidance.Evidence gathered to aid the working group included oral evidence sessions and correspondence with the working group, an open call for evidence and a programme of public dialogue with an associated evaluation.
Further information is available from the policy pages.
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