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Welcome to the Data and Tissues Tool Kit

On this site you will find 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, e.g. Data Protection Act (1998), Human Tissue Acts. Much of the information, which is held in route maps, focuses on the planning and approvals stage of setting up a research project.

The site has been developed by the MRC, in close collaboration with NRES, PIAG, HTA, NHS R&D Forum, AMS and other UKCRC partners.

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Useful resources

MRC Clinical Trials Tool Kit

MRC Experimental Medicines Tool Kit

MRC Regulatory Support Centre

UKCRC Advice Service

Ready to use a Route Map?

The route maps take you through the process of setting up, managing and finishing a research project. Click on each station to obtain more information on that particular stage in the process.

Organisations & Policies

Information for research managers in universities, NHS organisations and research units on the Research passport, HTA Inspections, research management tools, etc.

Research Scenarios

Examples of how legislative and good practice requirements can be implemented in particular research projects.

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All the latest updates to the Data and Tissues Tool Kit.

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