About the UCI hSCRO Committee
The UCI Human Stem Cell Research Oversight (hSCRO) Committee assures that human stem cell activities are in accordance with California state regulations and UCI policies and procedures
California Legislature mandated the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) in Health and Safety Code Section 125118 to develop a comprehensive set of guidelines, which would fully address the ethical, legal, and social aspects of stem cell research as well as ensure the systematic monitoring and reporting of human stem cell research activity in California that is not fully funded by Proposition 71 money granted through the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) (Senate Bill 322, Chapter 506, Statutes of 2003; Senate Bill 1260, Chapter 483, Statutes of 2006).
Accordingly, the UCI hSCRO follows CDPH regulations, and CIRM regulations, as applicable.

ZOT hSCRO IS LIVE!
Have Questions about ZOT hSCRO?
Important!Â
Any hSCRO protocols that were not approved in KRP by September 4, will need to be re-entered in ZOT hSCRO to continue the IRB review process.
A ZOT hSCRO submission requires the completion of the Protocol Narrative. Use your KRP PDF for reference to complete the requisite Protocol Narrative for the ZOT hSCRO application.
ZOT hSCRO Office HoursÂ
Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
September 9Â | Â September 10Â Â | Â September 11Â |
11:00-11:50am | Â Â 2:00-2:50pm | Â 11:00-11:50am |
Zoom Link | Zoom Link | Zoom Link |
Tools and Resources
Contacting HSCRO
- Our business hours are Monday - Friday, 8AM-5PM. UCI hSCRO staff are working 100% remotely.
- Phone: (949) 824-8170 — will send you straight to voicemail.
Please be assured that although we are not answering this phone line, all messages are being listened to in real-time and forwarded to the appropriate colleague for follow up. - For general questions: Email hSCRO staff at hSCRO@uci.edu or request a one-on-one zoom Office Hour.
- Subscribe to the hSCRO Listserv: Send a blank email to: or-hscro+subscribe@uci.edu
Office Hours
Staff: Anu Mathur, MS, CIP
hSCRO Manager
Please email anuradhm@uci.edu to schedule a time to meet via Zoom.