Animal to human transplantation clinical trials
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The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) announced that clinical trials involving animal to human transplantation (xenotransplantation) would be allowed to proceed, when stringent regulatory and surveillance frameworks have been put in place.
NHMRC chairman, Professor Michael Good, said the Council, in making its recommendation, had noted the developments in science and technology since 2004, in particular evidence relating to the risks of transmission of animal viruses.
After careful consideration, the Council is of the view that, although there is a wide range of community views on the topic, xenotransplanation research was acceptable in Australia when there are robust regulations in place, Professor Good said.
