| As one of the oldest and largest
independent non-profit
whole-body donation programs, Anatomy Gifts Registry has transparency and public trust in program
operations. Combined with donor acquisition by
first-person consent through the willed body program, this
allows AGR to meet the regulatory requirements of
governments and IRBs.
AGR works
with many researchers and educators from many diverse
backgrounds and fields. Some examples of the many
studies that benefit from human tissue donation through the
AGR program include:
- Surgical
advancements, such as the development of new surgical
instrumentation and techniques, including minimally invasive
surgical technology.
- The study and
treatment of injuries and wounds.
- Disease
studies for conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's,
Osteoporosis, Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes and Rheumatoid
Arthritis.
It is
important to note that all researchers, clinicians, and
educators participating in the AGR program must enter into a binding agreement ensuring strict adherence to
AGR Tissue
Use Policy and ensuring AGR's oversight as to how the
donated tissues are utilized. All applicants wishing
to receive tissue from AGR must first be approved based on
many factors including scientific and educational merit of
their work. |
