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Human Tissue Act: resources

Related links

  • Human Tissue Act 2004
  • University Human Tissue Act Code of Practice (Office document, 129kB)‌
  • HTA Codes of Practice and Standards
  • University Disposal policy for disposal of human tissue from premises licensed under the Human Tissue Act 2004 (UoB only)
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If you need to set up a Material Transfer Agreement for the transfer of relevant material from the University of Bristol, please email research-governance@bristol.ac.uk.

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    • MRC: includes Research and human tissue legislation module (e-learning)
    • HRA: includes Research involving human tissue (e-learning)
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