Research involving human embryos

All research involving human embryos must be conducted under a licence issued by the NHMRC Embryo Research Licensing Committee.

Researchers must obtain approval from the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee (MUHREC). For further information contact the Manager, Research Ethics and Compliance.

Relevant Legislation

Research involving Human Embryos Act 2002 (Cth)

Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2002 (Cth)

Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2008 (Vic)

Relevant Topics

Human embryos & cloning (NHMRC)

'Human Embryo' - A biological definition (NHMRC) 2005

The NHMRC’s Ethical Guidelines on the use of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in Clinical Practice and Research (updated in 2007).