Who is SCRO?
The Stem Cell Research Oversight (SCRO) committee is a standing committee at Rice University that is responsible for the oversight of research that includes human embryonic or pluripotent stem cells or embryos.
What does SCRO do?
The SCRO committee reviews studies proposed by Rice researchers to ensure that it follows federal, state, and funding agency guidelines to ensure that the research has received appropriate scientific and ethical consideration. This duty is important to ensure that the research being performed is in the public interest.
The SCRO Committee at Rice University
Must be composed of a minimum of 5 members with at least 1 member not affiliated with Rice University. Of these, at least one member must have expertise in the field of ethics or policy.
Current Roster of the Stem Cell Research Oversight (SCRO) Committee
| NAMES | DEPARTMENT |
|---|---|
| Dr. Kirstin Matthews, Chair | Policy Fellow, Baker Institute |
| Dr. Daniel Wagner | BioSciences |
| Dr. Jeffrey Tabor | BioEngineering |
| Jim Cox, J.D. (ex officio) | Office of General Counsel |
| Dr. Aleksandar Bajic (non-affiliated) | Baylor College of Medicine |
| Dr. Daniel Kirienko | Office of Research Integrity |