First post here, but I've been lurking since 2007, 2008...something like that.
I just came on to say that the criticism of the FDA process as a whole (of course, component parts of any process should be constructively criticised) is a very silly thing to do in the context of stem cell research. Stem cell research can involve some extremely dangerous elements. a friend of mine is the editor of the stem cell section of one of the biggest A* scientific journals and they said that this stuff is incredibly dangerous, and treatments should never be considered in deregulated/non-regulated environments.
The 3 phase process/similar processes (e.g. UK) is necessary for this type of research to ensure safety.
I just came on to say that the criticism of the FDA process as a whole (of course, component parts of any process should be constructively criticised) is a very silly thing to do in the context of stem cell research. Stem cell research can involve some extremely dangerous elements. a friend of mine is the editor of the stem cell section of one of the biggest A* scientific journals and they said that this stuff is incredibly dangerous, and treatments should never be considered in deregulated/non-regulated environments.
The 3 phase process/similar processes (e.g. UK) is necessary for this type of research to ensure safety.
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