The Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy has warmly welcomed the decision of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority to allow the creation of human animal hybrid embryos for research.
The Jennifer Trust joined many other medical charities and scientists in lobbying the Government and the HFEA to ensure that this decision was reached.
Reacting to the news, Richard Green, Chief Executive of the Jennifer Trust said:
"We appreciate that this is a sensitive issue for many people but believe that stem cell research offers real potential benefit for people affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Therefore the Jennifer Trust is delighted that scientists will have the opportunity to undertake this world leading research for the benefit of people with life threatening and debilitating conditions such as SMA."
For more information, contact:
Richard Green
01789 267520
07960 941070
See also
Hybrid Embryo Research Questions and Answers: Word Format, PDF Format.
HFEA Website http://www.hfea.gov.uk/cps/rde/xchg/hfea | 
