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HUMAN TISSUE FOR RESEARCH

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The documents below support the compliance of Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust (SRFT) with the Human Tissue Authority Licence for collection, storage and use of tissue from the deceased, and the storage and use of tissue from the living, for research purposes. Local Documents 1. Tissue Collection, Storage and Use: Policy 2. Disposal of Human Tissue Samples: a) Policy ; b) Standard Operating Procedure 3. Record-Keeping for Human Tissue Samples: Policy 4. Material Transfer Agreement for: a) Human Tissue; b) Other Material Human Tissue Act Documents & Information – External links The Human Tissue Authority: Link to the HTA front page HTA Code of Practice 1: Consent HTA Code of Practice 5: Removal, storage and disposal of human organs and tissue HTA Code of Practice 9: Research Relevant Material - Details what material is regulated under the Act. Research FAQs for use of tissues MRC Data & Tissues Toolkit. Practical help with the legislative and good practice requirements relating to the use of personal information and human tissue samples in healthcare research in the UK. Research and Human Tissue Legislation e-learning Designed for researchers working with human tissue but of interest more widely, the Research and human tissue legislation e-learning module provides an overview of human tissue legislation in the UK; practical tips for compliance; what constitutes best practice and where to find help. This module was developed by the RSC in consultation with the Human Tissue Authority, National Research Ethics Service, Scottish Government and others, and is free to all. Power Point Presentations 1. ‘The Human Tissue Act’: Human Tissue Authority presentation explaining the Human Tissue Act, particularly as it relates to tissue to be used for research. 2. 'The Human Tissue Act and You': A presentation  to introduce the Human Tissue Act, the Human Tissue Authority, regulated tissues and how it affects those storing and using tissue for research. Contact for further information: Dr Steve Hopkins - Designated Individual Page revised 11/10/10 - S. Hopkins