Storage of DNA/Genetic tissue

There are various guidelines and information papers on the NHMRC website regarding research involving genetic material. These can be accessed from the following web site http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/ethics/human/issues/genetics.htm

Xenotransplantation

Any research application proposing xenotranplantation procedures must be considered by the Gene and Related Research Advisory Panel (GTRAP) of the Australian Health Ethics Committee.

Participant Information Statements and Consent Forms for Human Genetic Research

All human genetic research must be in compliance with Section 16 of the National Statement. Researchers should ensure that they are familiar with the requirements for Participant Information Statements and Consent Forms for such research (National Statement, p.48-49).