Sec. 156.005. ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM; GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES. (a) The research coordinating board shall administer the program to:
(1) make grants and loans to consortium members for:
(A) adult stem cell research projects, including projects to develop therapies, protocols, or medical procedures involving adult stem cells;
(B) the development of facilities to be used solely for adult stem cell research projects; and
(C) the commercialization of products or technology involving adult stem cell research and treatments;
(2) support consortium members in all stages of the process of developing treatments and cures based on adult stem cell research, beginning with initial laboratory research through successful clinical trials;
(3) establish appropriate regulatory standards and oversight bodies for:
(A) adult stem cell research conducted by consortium members; and
(B) the development of facilities for consortium members conducting adult stem cell research; and
(4) assist consortium members in applying for grants or loans under the program.
(b) The research coordinating board shall develop research priorities, guidelines, and procedures for providing grants and loans for specific research projects conducted by consortium members. The priorities, guidelines, and procedures must require the grants and loans to be made on a competitive, peer review basis.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 992 (H.B. 177), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
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