Governance of the UK Stem Cell Bank

The Bank operates in accordance with strict principles of governance laid down by a high level committee, known as The Steering Committee for the UK Stem Cell Bank and the Use of Stem Cell Lines (the Steering Committee) for which the MRC acts as the secretariat.

The Bank reports to and is overseen by the Steering Committee. In addition the Bank operates under a Code of Practice drawn up by the Steering Committee, which is in addition to the regulatory framework provided by EU Tissue and Cell Directives and other EU Directives.

A Management Committee, with lay representation as well as representatives from research, healthcare, the regulatory bodies and the Bank's sponsors, monitors the Bank for adherence to the Code of Practice and assists in the Bank's strategic development. More detailed information regarding governance can be found in The Code of Practice for the Use of Human Stem Cell Lines.

UKSCB Steering Committee (Link to MRC website)

Management Committee Members

Dr. Philip Minor
Dr. Stephen Inglis
Dr. Glyn Stacey,
Dr. Charles Hunt
Dr. Marc L Turner
Dr. Austin Smith
Robin Buckle
Dr. Colin C. Miles
Dr. Suzanne Watt
Professor Peter W. Andrews
Professor Peter Braude
Mrs. Shirley Nurock
Mrs. Penny Carter
Mr. Ben Sykes
Mrs. Lesley Young
Dr. Lyn Healy
Dr. Iphigenie Charatsi
Mrs. Amanda King
Dr. Tim Allsopp
Dr. Catriona Crombie
Dr. Gareth Morgan