What are the licence holders hoping to achieve through the use of human embryos for research?
Melbourne IVF is licensed to develop tests to improve IVF success rates for couples with specific types of infertility. In collaboration with Stem Cell Sciences Pty Ltd, Melbourne IVF is licensed to develop improved and defined culture conditions for establishing embryonic stem cell lines. The licences issued to Sydney IVF will enable them to undertake research leading to improved IVF success rates; a better understanding of embryo metabolism; and undertake specialised work to derive embryonic stem cells.