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Welcome to the Data and Tissues Tool Kit

New in 2012-13

New in 2012-13: From 31st March 2013, Section 251 approval for use of confidential patient information without consent will be administered by the Confidentiality Advisory Group (CAG) of the Health Research Authority instead of NIGB.

This site was developed by the MRC, in close collaboration with NRES and NIGB (now part of the Health Research Authority), HTA, NHS R&D Forum, AMS and other UKCRC partners. It is updated by the MRC Regulatory Support Centre.

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Useful resources

MRC Human Tissue
e-Learning

MRC Experimental Medicine Tool Kit

UK Stem Cell Tool Kit

Clinical Trials Tool Kit

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.

MRC Regulatory Support Centre

“Support and guidance for those conducting research with human participants, their tissues or data”